Armenia marks holiday of Trndez February 13 "Tyarndarach" Archives

Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed April 24, 2016, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

April 22, 2016 By administrator

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Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed April 24, 2016, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in the US State of New York, reported the New York State Senate website.

Governor Cuomo noted that he pays tribute to the Armenian Genocide victims as well as to the genocide survivors who settled and continued their generations in the State of New York.

The residents of New York join the local Armenian community to remind the events of the past and the lessons learned.

Cuomo said that today, the contribution by the Armenian community in the US speaks about their spirit and courage.

Armenia marks holiday of Trndez February 13 “Tyarndarach”

February 13, 2014 By administrator

Armenia celebrates the holiday of Trndez on February 13.

Trndez (also Tyarndarach and Candlemas Day) is a feast of purification in the Armenian Apostolic Church and Armenian Catholic Churches.

The celebration of the Trndez is pagan in origin and was initially connected with sun/fire worship in ancient pre-Christian Armenia, symbolizing the coming of spring and fertility.

On this day, sweethearts leap over bonfires with their hands clasped to symbolize eternal love.