Armenian Apostolic Holy Church The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

The Fasting of Catechumens is practiced only in Armenian Apostolic Church. It begins three week before the Great Lent. According to tradition, it was initiated by St. Gregory the Iluminator .On Saturday following the fast, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of St. Sargis. This Year the Fast of Catechumens is from January 21 to 25.