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ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH CELEBRATES SHROVETIDE ("BUN BAREKENDAN") ON
FEBRUARY 6
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 4. ARMINFO. The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates
Shrovetide holiday on February 6.
The press-service of AAC Ararat Diocese told ARMINFO that in
conformity with church traditions, Shrovetide is marked on the eve of
Lent. Shrovetide symbolizes the life in paradise. This holiday is
celebrated also in Russia and European states. During the evening
service on the eve of Shrovetide, the altar is closed by curtains up
to the end of Lent, which start on February 7.
FEBRUARY 6
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 4. ARMINFO. The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates
Shrovetide holiday on February 6.
The press-service of AAC Ararat Diocese told ARMINFO that in
conformity with church traditions, Shrovetide is marked on the eve of
Lent. Shrovetide symbolizes the life in paradise. This holiday is
celebrated also in Russia and European states. During the evening
service on the eve of Shrovetide, the altar is closed by curtains up
to the end of Lent, which start on February 7.