Festive march started in Armenia’s capital Yerevan on the occasion of Feast of St. Sarkis the Captain.  By the order of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, the Feast of St. Sarkis the Captain and his soldiers-companions is proclaimed day of blessing of the youth.

In Armenia, it is accepted to celebrate the Feast of St. Sarkis not only according to church rites and prayer, but also according to various folk traditions. St. Sarkis the Captain is considered the patron of youth. Many miracles happen thanks to his intercession. On the day of the feast, young people pray the saint asking him to make their prayers audible to God. St. Sarkis is the realizer of the love longings.

People in love present each other cards, flowers or sweets on the occasion of the feast.

On the day of the feast, a Divine Liturgy is celebrated in all churches named after St. Sarkis.
Following the Liturgy, a special ceremony of blessing of young people is offered.