On Saturday, June 27, the Armenian Church will observe one of several feast days associated with St. Gregory the Illuminator. This particular feast is dedicated to the saint’s later years and the discovery of his relics.
A Saint’s Relic to Bless the World
At the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, marked the Feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s Commitment to the Pit on March 28.
Feast Days: The Last Weekend of Lent
Even with daily activity at a standstill, the sacred feasts of the Armenian Church liturgical calendar march onward.