Nativity of the Holy Mother of God (born to Saint Anne)

📅 Date: 7 September 2025
📍 Venue: Armenian Apostolic Church “Surp Astvadzadzin” (the Holy Mother of God), 18 Bratya Miladinovi Street, Ruse
🕙 Start time: 11.00

✨ Spiritual meaning

• Celebrating the Nativity/Conception of the Holy Mother of God reminds us of her role as a bridge between people and God.

• The family setting of the feast highlights the value of parenthood, our responsibility to the next generation and the power of prayer.

• The blessing of fruit symbolises the fruits of faith, purity and hope that belong to the Mother of God.

This occasion can strengthen the spiritual bond between the community and its tradition, giving a chance for reflection, prayer and the open expression of faith.

• Divine Liturgy – celebrated in the spirit of the Armenian tradition, with sacred hymns and praise of the Holy Mother of God.

• Readings on Saint Anne and Joachim – prayers and life stories that highlight faith and purity.

• Prayer support:

• A special prayer for families, motherhood and a good future for children