AWAITING ST. SARKIS

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This year Armenians celebrate on February 7. Although St. Sarkis is said to visit the dreams of both sexes, the tradition is more popular among girls and women. Traditionally, Armenian women eat a piece of salty bread, ideally after fasting all day, in the hope of dreaming about their future husband. It is generally believed that the man who brings them water in the dream will become their husband. This is passing down a tradition.

The pastor of St. Sarkis Church Ter-Hakob Khacahtryan says the salty bread can be baked by any woman and although the bread is meant for the youth anyone can taste it as a component of traditional feast.

We tried to find out whether our citizens believe in the “miracle” of salty bread.

“I tasted St. Sarkis’ bread and that night I I saw my future husband’s orchard. I advise my children to eat salty bread, too,” said Mrs. Gayane.

Most girls hope they will see their future spouse this night.

Nearly most our respondents either had a story to tell about their own St. Sarkis dream or knew someone with a story. One dreamt her future husband’s car, the second - his home and the third – his parents.

On the night preceding the feast of St. Sarkis faithful people place a tray full of gruel before the door believing that while passing near their door at dawn St. Sarkis will leave his footprint on the gruel symbolising the fulfillment of their dreams.

A fête followed by a concert will be held in the Park of Sweethearts at 3:00 February 6. White horsemen will give presents at the entrance.