A girls jumps over a bonfire during a celebration of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near the St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618830
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618837
People jump over a bonfire as they celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618828
People jump over a bonfire as they celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618835
People jump over a bonfire as they celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618868
People jump over a bonfire as they celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618864
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618833
A girl jumps over a bonfire as she celebrates Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618866
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618829
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618832
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618867
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618825
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618820
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618822
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618826
People celebrate Tnrdez, a feast of purification, near St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618836
Clergymen hold a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618844
Clergymen hold a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618845
Clergymen and church members attend a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618846
A man attends a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618842
People attend a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618840
A woman attends a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618848
People attend a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618859
People attend a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618853
People attend a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church (Armenian Apostolic Church) in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618843
People attend a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618860
A boy lights candles as he attends a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618850
People attend a service on the day of Tnrdez, a feast of purification, at St. Hripsime Church in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618851
A view shows St. Hripsime Church on the day of celebrating Tnrdez, a feast of purification, in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618861
A view shows St. Hripsime Church on the day of celebrating Tnrdez, a feast of purification, in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618863
A view shows St. Hripsime Church on the day of celebrating Tnrdez, a feast of purification, in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618856
A view shows St. Hripsime Church on the day of celebrating Tnrdez, a feast of purification, in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618858
A view shows St. Hripsime Church on the day of celebrating Tnrdez, a feast of purification, in Yalta, Crimean Republic, Russia. Celebrated as a Christian feast, Trndez has pagan origins and symbolized the coming of spring and fertility in pre-Christian Armenia.13.02.2024#8618855
Believers jump over a bonfire as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez outside the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370374
Believers jump over a bonfire as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez outside the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370373
Believers jump over a bonfire as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez outside the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370402
Believers jump over a bonfire as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez outside the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370401
Believers celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez outside the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370378
People dance as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez outside the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370375
People dance as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez outside the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370379
People dance as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez outside the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370372
Believers light candles as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez at the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370381
Believers light candles as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez at the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370385
A boy lights candles as he celebrates a traditional Armenian feast Trndez at the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370382
A young woman prays as she celebrates a traditional Armenian feast Trndez at the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370393
Believers attend a service as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez at the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370389
A boy lights candles as he celebrates a traditional Armenian feast Trndez at the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370391
Believers pray and light candles as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez at the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370384
Believers attend a service as they celebrate a traditional Armenian feast Trndez at the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia. Trndez, or Tarandez, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus's birth.13.02.2023#8370387
A man is seen outside the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia.13.02.2023#8370394
A view shows an exterior's fragment of the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia.13.02.2023#8370398
Believers walk to the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia.13.02.2023#8370400
Believers walk to the St. Hripsime Armenian Apostolic Church, in Yalta, Crimea, Russia.13.02.2023#8370396
A believer prays during a service at Gregory the Illuminator's Church in Yerevan, Armenia. National prayer took place in all Armenian churches. 03.10.2020#6348076
A girl lights candles during a service at Gregory the Illuminator's Church in Yerevan, Armenia. National prayer took place in all Armenian churches. 03.10.2020#6348075
A believer lights candles during a service at Gregory the Illuminator's Church in Yerevan, Armenia. National prayer took place in all Armenian churches. 03.10.2020#6348071
Believers light candles during a service at Gregory the Illuminator's Church in Yerevan, Armenia. National prayer took place in all Armenian churches. 03.10.2020#6348039
Believers light candles during a service at Gregory the Illuminator's Church in Yerevan, Armenia. National prayer took place in all Armenian churches. 03.10.2020#6348078
A believer prays during a service at Gregory the Illuminator's Church in Yerevan, Armenia. National prayer took place in all Armenian churches. 03.10.2020#6348080
