Feast Of The Presentation Of Our Lord - Dyarnuntarach

One of the Dominical and fixed feasts of the Armenian Church is Presentation of the Lord, in Armenian, Dyarnuntarach.  It occurs invariably forty days after the Theophany of Christ, or on February 14. This feast represents an important event in Jesus’ infancy. It is regarded as a scriptural confirmation of His Revelation as God. “Dyarnuntarach,” as it is known in Armenian, symbolizes the presentation of the 40 day-old Christ Child to the Temple in Jerusalem.

On February 13, 2021, the eve of the feast, at 6:00 p.m., the Diocesan Primate presided over the Dyuarnuntarch service at St. Leon (Srbots Ghevontiants) Armenian Cathedral. Diocesan clergy including Archpriest Fr. Manoug Markarian, the Rev. Fr. Vazken Movsesian, the Rev. Fr. Haroutioun Tachejian, and the Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan participated in the service along with the Cathedral’s deacons and the Choir.

Following the traditional blessing of the Four Corners of the World, (Andastan), the clergy led a processional to the Turpanjian Plaza for the lighting of the bonfire, symbolizing the Light and Wisdom of Christ.

Lighted candles home in continuing the sweet tradition of sharing the Light of Christ with their families.