FEB 3 DAY OF ST. SARGIS – DAY OF LOVERS
Yerevan, February 3. ArmInfo. Today, Feb 3, is the Day of St. Sargis –
the Day the Blessing of Young People (analogue of the western Day of
St. Valentine, Feb 14).
On the order of His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of All Armenians,
all St. Sargis Churches will hold festive ceremonies today.
According to the legend, St. Commander Sargis is the patron of all
young people and lovers. According to the old custom, young people eat
special salty cakes on the night before the holiday and whoever gives
them a glass of water in their dreams will be their beloved.
From: Baghdasarian
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