Faith of a Soldier. He became a figure of enduring spiritual stature in the Armenian Church. But he began his sojourn among our people as a stranger. This Saturday we will honor his memory once more—some 17 centuries after his death—during the Feast of St. Sarkis the Warrior.
(St. Sarkis and St. Mardiros depicted in the 14-15th century Gospel of Siunik.)
Sarkis, or Sergius, was a 4th-century Roman soldier who became a Christian, and was persecuted for his faith. Fleeing Rome with his son Mardiros, Sarkis found refuge in Armenia, which at the time had been a Christian nation for two generations.
Father and son were eventually martyred in Persia. But years later, their relics were retrieved by St. Mesrob Mashdots, and brought back to Armenia—where Sarkis has remained a beloved saint, and an inspiring example of courage and conviction for our people.
It’s noteworthy that St. Sarkis came to our homeland seeking refuge. What he found in Armenia was a welcoming home, a sanctuary of safety and acceptance, and a place where his memory would make a lasting, inspirational impression.
To learn more about his story, which still holds meaning for us today, click here http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/feasts/sarkis-the-warrior/
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