- The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of the Annunciation of the Holy Mother of God annually on April 7th.
- Catholicos Garegin II has declared this day as a blessing day for mothers and expectant mothers.
- Holy Mass is conducted in all Armenian churches on this day.
- A special blessing ceremony is performed for women awaiting the joy of motherhood.
- The Annunciation commemorates the Archangel Gabriel’s announcement to the Virgin Mary about the birth of Jesus.
Armenian Apostolic Church Celebrates the Annunciation of the Holy Mother of God
Yerevan, Armenia – Today, April 7, 2025, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church is celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation of the Holy Mother of God. This significant religious holiday commemorates the day when the Archangel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and give birth to the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
In a special decree, the Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Garegin II, has proclaimed April 7th as a day dedicated to the blessing of mothers and women who are anticipating the joy of motherhood. This tradition highlights the profound respect and reverence for motherhood within the Armenian Apostolic Church.
According to reports from Qahana.am, Holy Mass is being offered in all Armenian churches today. Following the Divine Liturgy, a special blessing ceremony is being conducted for women who are expecting the blessing of motherhood. This ritual is a testament to the church’s support and prayers for mothers and their unborn children.
The biblical narrative of the Annunciation, as recounted in the Gospel of Luke (1:26-33), describes the Angel Gabriel being sent by God to the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary, who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you… Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, 1 and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. … His kingdom will never end.” 2
The Gospel further narrates Mary’s initial surprise and inquiry about how this could be, as she was a virgin. However, upon understanding God’s will, Mary humbly responded, “I am the Lord’s servant… May your word to me be fulfilled” (Luke 1:38). This beautiful story of the Annunciation is a cornerstone of Christian faith, signifying the beginning of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.
The celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation on April 7th, combined with the blessing of mothers, underscores the importance of family, motherhood, and the divine intervention in human history within the Armenian Apostolic Church.