Armenian community celebrated Tyarnuntarach in St. Sarkis church of Damascus
20:50, 14 February, 2013
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 14, ARMENPRESS: Despite long-lasting Syrian clashes,
Armenian community in Damascus has festively celebrated the Feast of
the Presentation of Our Lord to the Temple (Tyarnuntarach). As
Armenpress was informed from press office of National Primacy of the
Damascus, Tyarnuntarach holiday ceremony took place on February 13, in
St. Sarkis church.
After solemn worship, leader of the Diocese His Holiness bishop Arsham
Nalbandyan presented the meaning of Tyarnuntarach and national customs
and traditions connected with it.
Afterwards, they lighted a bonfire in the church courtyard.
20:50, 14 February, 2013
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 14, ARMENPRESS: Despite long-lasting Syrian clashes,
Armenian community in Damascus has festively celebrated the Feast of
the Presentation of Our Lord to the Temple (Tyarnuntarach). As
Armenpress was informed from press office of National Primacy of the
Damascus, Tyarnuntarach holiday ceremony took place on February 13, in
St. Sarkis church.
After solemn worship, leader of the Diocese His Holiness bishop Arsham
Nalbandyan presented the meaning of Tyarnuntarach and national customs
and traditions connected with it.
Afterwards, they lighted a bonfire in the church courtyard.