20 September - Eve (Paregentan) of the Fast of the Holy Cross of Varag

Echmiadzin gospels, 500s-600s AD

SUNDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
EVE (PAREGENTAN) OF THE FAST OF THE HOLY CROSS OF VARAK

Alleluia, Alleluia;

Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; and to You the vow shall be performed.

Psalm 64 (65):1

Click here for the Order of Thanksgiving Prayer for the Republic of Armenia.

Isaiah 14:3-17
Corinthians 10:18-11:10
Mark 10:1-12

Read this Sunday’s scripture in English, Western Armenian, and Krapar.

Feasts and Saints Commemorated during the week
Monday, September 21 - Fast Day. Commemoration of Sts. Mamas, Philomenos and Simeon the Stylite
Tuesday, September 22 - Fast Day. Commemoration of Saints Virgins Febronia, Marina and Shoushan the Daughter of  Vartan the Great
Thursday, September 24 - Fast Day. Commemoration of Sts. Pontiffs Barlaam, Anthimus and Iraneus
Saturday, September 26 - Commemoration of Sts. George the Captain, Adauctus and Romanos the Melodist

Source: armenianchurchmusic.org