Feast of the Holy Apostles St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew-2016

06.12.2016

On December 03, the Feast of the Holy Apostles St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew was solemnly celebrated in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. This day is proclaimed as a pilgrimage day of the Holy Lance; by Pontifical Encyclical of His Holiness Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians. On this occasion, following Divine Liturgy the faithful kissed the Holy Lance and receive blessings from it.