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Christian Armenians celebrate Trndez, a feast of purification, in front of St. Anna Church in Yerevan on February 13, 2024. Trndez, now celebrated as a Christian feast, has pagan origins and in ancient pre-Christian Armenia was associated with the worship of Vahagn, the god of Fire and Sun, and celebrated as nature awakening festival. Couples, especially newlyweds, jump over the Trndez bonfire believing it will bring luck and prosperity to them. (Photo by Karen Minasyan/AFP Photo)
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