Armenian Christmas to Be Observed During 2026 Prayer Vigil in Central California

Scores of churches
throughout Fresno, Clovis, and surrounding areas are beginning the New Year of
2026 with 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting,
including an observation of Armenian Christmas.

The Pastor Clusters of
Fresno/Clovis have organized the three weeks of round robin prayer services to
take place nightly from 7 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 6 to 7 p.m. on
Saturdays and Sundays during the period of January 5-25.

The 2026 prayer
gatherings will begin on Monday, January 5 at Valley Dream Center, 1835 North
Winery Avenue, just north of University Avenue in Fresno. The second sessions will take place Tuesday,
January 6—popularly known as Armenian Christmas—at Fresno’s historic First
Armenian Presbyterian Church, 430 South First Street at Huntington Boulevard, and
the House of the Gospel, 3941 East Mono Avenue, at South 10th Street
near Downtown Fresno.

The word “Advent” means “coming”
or “arrival.” During Advent Season, Christian Churches celebrate the arrival of
Jesus of Nazareth in Bethlehem of Judea and watch with hope for his coming
again. Armenian Christmas, also known as Epiphany or Three Kings
Day, marks the visit of the Wise Men of the East to the Christ Child.

The series of services
will conclude with a Celebration Service on Sunday, January 25, at Cornerstone
Church, 1545 Fulton Street at Calaveras Street, in Downtown Fresno.

The nightly services will be open to the public for in-person
participation and also available for online streaming. For a Personal Prayer
Guide and detailed Schedule of Services, please contact Pastor Eli Loera at
(559) 288-6279 or eliasloera@yahoo.com
or visit https://www.fapc.net/event/21-days-of-prayer-and-fasting/.