Armenian festival of vespers

The Armenian Vespers, or "Aybab" service, is an evening prayer tradition rooted in the Armenian Apostolic Church. It typically takes place before sunset and involves hymns, psalms, and rituals that commemorate Christ’s Passion and the saints. The service emphasizes reflection, devotion, and the unity of the community. It is an important spiritual observance that highlights gratitude and reverence, often accompanied by the lighting of candles and traditional chants. Vespers reinforce Armenian Christian identity and deepen the faithful’s connection to their faith through solemn, contemplative worship in a sacred setting.