Blessing of the Grapes 2026: why is the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God on August 16 this year
This year, the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, more commonly known as the Blessing of the Grapes, will be celebrated on August 16, 2026. The date changes every year, and this causes confusion. The reason is the rule: the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the feast on the Sunday closest to August 15. Therefore, the date varies between August...