The Eve of the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple

On February 14, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple commemorating the presentation of the 40-day-old Christ Child to the Temple in Jerusalem.
On February 13, at 5:30 p. m., with the Blessings of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; the Evening Service will be offered in the St. Gayane Monastery, which will be followed by the Eve of the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple.
At the conclusion of the Service, in the courtyard of the Monastic residence, a traditional bonfire will be lit.
The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple, with the Blessings of the Armenian Pontiff, has also been proclaimed as the Blessing day of the newlyweds.
On February 14, at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a Service of Blessing for the newly married will be offered in all Churches.