Calendar of festivals and holidays February

* Festivals are planned for the beginning of the year, however, changes in the schedule are possible, including cancellation or postponement of some events. For exact information, please contact us in advance by phone or write to us.

SAINT SARKISS DAY

  • When: 63 days before Easter
  • Where: Saint Sarkis Church in Yerevan, as well as other churches in the country.
  • What to bring: Salty pies for fortune telling, candles for church.

St. Sarkis Day is a time of hope for happy love and a strong marriage. Young people actively participate in the festive rituals, and visiting temples becomes an important part of the holiday. This is a holiday that is celebrated with merry festivities, dancing and singing.

Saint Sarkis is considered the patron saint of lovers and youth. This holiday has its roots in ancient Armenian traditions, when youth sought blessings for happy love and marriage. Saint Sarkis became a symbol of purity and fidelity, making it the Armenian equivalent of Valentine's Day.

On the eve of the holiday, young people eat salty pies to see their future spouse in a dream. The next day, they visit churches, especially the St. Sarkis Church in Yerevan, where they ask for well-being in marriage. One of the interesting traditions is leaving a plate of flour at the door of the house. It is believed that if the footprints of St. Sarkis' horse appear on it, then good luck awaits the family.

TRNDEZ (THE MEETING OF THE LORD)

  • When: February (date varies).
  • Where: Trndez is celebrated throughout Armenia, both in large cities and small villages.
  • What to bring: Candles, warm clothes for participating in evening bonfires.

Trndez is a festival of light and fire. People gather in the streets, light fires and dance in circles. Newlyweds jump over fire, which symbolizes purification and happiness. The festival is accompanied by folk festivities, music and dancing, creating a warm atmosphere even on a cold winter evening.

Trndez, also known as the Meeting of the Lord, is one of the oldest Armenian holidays. It is associated with pre-Christian rites of worship of fire and the sun, which symbolized purification and protection from evil. After the adoption of Christianity, Trndez acquired a new meaning, becoming a holiday of the meeting of God and man.

The main tradition of Trndez is lighting bonfires. Newlyweds and couples in love jump over the fire to strengthen their love and ensure a happy family life. Also on this day, all family members dance in circles and sing folk songs around the bonfire.