Sunrise Service in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
06.03.2012
The Sunrise Service is dedicated to praising the Holy Spirit. Previously it was a part of the morning service. It symbolizes Christ's Resurrection and appearance to His disciples. It is offered at sunrise and is identified with Christ's Resurrection. Catholicos Ezr I (630-641) established this service and in the 12th century it was enriched with the hymns of St. Nerses Shnorhaly (1173). In the Mother See, this service offered during Great Lent is always presided over by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.
