One of the most famous and important feasts that Armenians celebrate is Easter. This holiday brings the connection between God and Armenians significantly closer. Easter time is generally called Surb Zatik in Armenia, which connotes “being confined from sins.” During this time, Armenian Apostolic churches acclaim the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As, when Jesus was crucified, humanity persevered through the absolution of sins.
There is no distinct date for this holiday, and it changes every year. It is consistently celebrated between March 22 to April 26. It is because the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates Easter on the first following Sunday of the primary full moon, after the Spring equinox. The Holy celebration will be commended on 9 April, in 2023.
Many families will grow wheat, lentil or any grain that buds, and on the day of Easter they will put the dyed eggs on the grown grass to make them look brighter and more attractive. On the day of the Easter feast Armenians boil and dye eggs in red color, as an indication of blossoming life, liberation and bliss by means of Blood of Christ.
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