Tiarn'ndaraj: Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple-2014.02
13.02.2014
On February 14, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Lord's Presentation to the Temple. Tiarn'ndaraj. A Pre-feast Service (Nakhatonak) is offered on the evening preceding the Feast Day. At the conclusion of the service, a Blessing of the Four Corners of the World (Andastan) is offered. Then Ceremony of blessing the candles and lighting of the traditional fire, which symbolizes the Light and Wisdom of Christ, are held.
