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Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Jan 6 2012
Armenian Apostolic Church marks Christmas
The Armenian Apostolic Church is marking Christmas today. The
celebrations started with the Eve of Epiphany on the evening of
January 5th, lasting until midnight. The Holy Liturgy is served.
Another Holy Liturgy starts on January 6, followed by the blessing of
water in commemoration of Jesus' Baptism, the official website of the
Ararat Eparchy reports.
Holy Oil is added to the water, blessed with prayers. All believers
bring some water home, it is believed to have special curing
abilities.
Jan 6 2012
Armenian Apostolic Church marks Christmas
The Armenian Apostolic Church is marking Christmas today. The
celebrations started with the Eve of Epiphany on the evening of
January 5th, lasting until midnight. The Holy Liturgy is served.
Another Holy Liturgy starts on January 6, followed by the blessing of
water in commemoration of Jesus' Baptism, the official website of the
Ararat Eparchy reports.
Holy Oil is added to the water, blessed with prayers. All believers
bring some water home, it is believed to have special curing
abilities.