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At his execution Sarkis began to pray and an angel descended from heaven and told him, āBe strong. Do not fear the killers of your body; for the gate of the
Kingdom of Heaven is open for youā. Sarkis, understanding the vision of the angel and the meaning of everlasting life, made one last passionate
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Sassanid emperor Shapur II, hearing of Sarkis' reputation as a skilled military commander, appointed him to command the
Sassanid army. Sarkis credited God for his military victories, which included fending off Julian's troops, preventing their entry into Shapur's kingdom. Sarkis urged troops serving
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On the eve of the feast young people eat salty biscuits and refrain from drinking water, so as to induce the appearance of their future bride or bridegroom in their dreams, bringing them water. These salty biscuits are named St Sarkis
Aghablit. Traditionally eaten by girls, the practice is also now
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After Sarkis had responded to the
Sassanid King, he destroyed all the items in the fire temple. This annoyed the surrounding crowd who fell upon him and his son. Shapur, outraged by Sarkisā actions, had his son Martiros killed before his eyes and had their 14 companion soldiers beheaded. Sarkis was
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Some of Sarkisā soldiers were baptized by travelling priests with the
Sassanid army, but some who were not baptized went to Shapur II and told him about the religious beliefs of Sarkis. Having realised that Sarkis was a Christian, Shapur summoned Sarkis, his son Martiros, and their 14 soldier
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On the night preceding his feast day, faithful people place a tray full of flour or porridge before their door, believing that while passing by their door at dawn, Sarkis will leave the footprint of his horse in the flour symbolizing the fulfilment of their dreams.
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is dedicated to him. There were also churches dedicated to him in
Adiguzel, Xnjorgin, Ahamar, Karavans, Hiwrcuk, Paxur, Hurur, Kehs, Kotenc, Bales, Alamek, Xultik, Kaynameran, Xonjalu and Ernkani. He was especially popular in the regions of
342:, and offer sacrifices there. Sarkis refused Shapur's orders and said: āWe should worship one God ā the Holy Trinity, which has created the earth and the heaven. Whereas fire or idols are not gods and the human being may destroy themā.
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was built over the relics. The museums of the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin have now taken into their collection the relics of St. Sarkis, after they were uncovered during the excavation of St Sarkis church of Ushi village in 1999.
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the
Patriarch, and go to a country which I will show you. There you will receive the crown of righteousness prepared for you." Sarkis then left his military position and authority and, with his son
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On the feast day itself St Sarkis Halva, a sweet pastry stuffed with fruit and nuts, is widely eaten in
Armenian communities to symbolise the blessings brought by the saint.
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put in prison, but when Shapur heard that Sarkis was strengthened by his relationship with his Lord in prison, he was outraged and ordered Sarkisā execution.
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Little is known of the origins and early life of Sarkis. He lived during the 4th century and was a Greek from
Cappadocia. Sarkis was appointed by the
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Saint Sarkis is one of the most beloved Saints within modern Armenian culture, as he is the Armenian patron saint of love and youth, similar to
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is said to have appeared to Sarkis and uttered the words: "It is time for you to leave your country and your clan, as did
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Kalajian, Robyn. "St Sarkis Day ā The Armenian version of Valentineās Day", The Armenian Kitchen, February 11, 2014
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His remaining loyal followers retrieved Sarkisā body, wrapped him in clean linen, and eventually sent his body to
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plea for people to accept Jesus, and was then killed. When he died, a mysterious light appeared over his body.
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throughout the Roman Empire. Sarkis was deeply concerned about these events and prayed for a solution.
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companions who were newly baptized back to his palace, with the intention of testing their faith.
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Aleksanyan, Narek. "Yerevan Celebrates St. Sargis the Warrior: Now a Holiday for Lovers", HETQ.am
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with him to believe in the Creator of Heaven and earth, that their hearts might never be shaken.
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as it has come down to us originates long after the events it narrates purportedly took place.
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had been questioning the saint's origins. NersÄs then procured an Armenian translation of a
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689:. St Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, Charlotte, North Carolina. Archived from
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Shapur ordered Sarkis, Martiros, and their 14 companions to participate in a
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157:(January 5). The name Sargis (Sarkis) is the Armenian form of
554:"St. Sarkis the Warrior", A1 Plus, Yerevan, February 2, 2007
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as General in Chief of the region of Cappadocia bordering
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The Ashgate Research Companion to Byzantine Hagiography
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took Sarkisā relics back to Armenia to the village of
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394:Saint Sarkis Cathedral, Yerevan
367:Saint Sargis Monastery of Ushi
141:; died 362/3) is revered as a
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186:. There he fell foul of Shah
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850:4rd-century Armenian people
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65:Assyrian Church of the East
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231:monastery of Mor Bar Sauma
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61:Armenian Catholic Church
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880:Ancient Roman generals
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885:Generals of Shapur II
830:Constantinian dynasty
518:Jean Michel Thierry,
382:. His feast day is a
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265:Constantine the Great
91:63 days before Easter
811:The Armenian Kitchen
687:"Who is St. Sarkis?"
614:"Sarkis the Warrior"
219:Monastery of Haghpat
138:Sourb Sargis Zoravar
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693:on 16 December 2018
276:Julian the Apostate
250:History of the Life
119:Sergius Stratelates
860:4th-century Romans
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737:armenianchurch.org
668:2014-01-12 at the
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537:(Brussels, 1910),
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161:(Sergios).
37:white horse
824:Categories
809:Recipe at
796:Recipe at
723:2012-07-07
590:2012-07-07
466:References
454:Armenian:
374:Veneration
280:Christians
176:Cappadocia
172:Roman Army
48:362 or 363
318:Martyrdom
223:Georgians
188:Shapur II
170:) in the
132:romanized
103:Patronage
813:website.
800:website.
787:website.
666:Archived
645:Archived
235:Melitene
192:Martiros
123:Armenian
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355:Assyria
296:Antioch
288:Abraham
269:Armenia
159:Sergius
149:in the
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443:Sarkis
399:Bitlis
365:where
227:Syriac
184:Julian
180:Persia
143:martyr
113:Saint
74:shrine
72:Major
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300:Syria
284:Jesus
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