Today is my name day! It is also the name for anyone named Mark, Luke, or John. In the Church, when we celebrate the lives of revered saints, it has also been the custom to celebrate those people who were named after these saints. In some cultures, as is the case in Armenia, this an occasion that can be as important and celebrated as a birthday. Therefore, I will be excepting gifts for the remainder of today.

Congratulations to all my friends whose name day it is today as well. For more information about Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, follow the link to the Oratsouyts Online - The Festal Calendar of the Armenian Church.

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