The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation, a Liturgy was served in the Mother Cathedral, at the end of which a blessing ceremony was performed for women awaiting the joy of motherhood. The wives of deacons who are awaiting the birth of their children also received a blessing. By the high decree of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, April 7 was declared the Day of Blessing for Women Awaiting the Joy of Motherhood. The holiday is dedicated to the evangelical story, when the Archangel Gabriel visits the Holy Virgin Mary and announces that the Son of God will be born from her.