Liturgy To Be Celebrated On Occasion Of The Assumption In Surb Sargi

LITURGY TO BE CELEBRATED ON OCCASION OF THE ASSUMPTION IN SURB SARGIS CHURCH OF DAMASCUS ON AUGUST 17

Noyan Tapan

Au g 13, 2008

DAMASCUS, AUGUST 13, ARMENIANS TODAY – NOYAN TAPAN. A Holy Liturgy
will be celebrated and the head of the Armenian diocese of Damascus
Bishop Armash Nalbandian will preach a sermon in Surb Sargis Church
of Damascus on August 17 on the occasion of the Assumption. At the
conclusion of the liturgy, a ritual Blessing of the Grapes ceremony
will be held.

According to the rules of the Armenian Church, no requiem service
is conducted on the day of the Assumption. A service for the repose
of the dead will be conducted at the National cemetery with the
participation of priests on August 18.