The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church commemorates the Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste on the fourth Saturday of Great Lent.

On March 24, 2017, the Parliament of Georgia hosted the Conference dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of restoration of Autocephaly of the Orthodox Church of Georgia. The conference was attended by state officials, the representatives of legislative and executive authorities, diplomatic corps, Synod members and representatives of various religious confessions.

Great Lent continues in Christian Churches. On March 22 Great Lent divided into two parts; the second half of Lent will continue till the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Median Day of Great Lent is called Mijink, it is accompanied by many traditions. For example, the housewives bake unleavened cake or gata.

On March 19, 2017, the Galouste Gyulbenkyan Hall of the Hayartun Center at the Armenian Diocese in Georgia hosted the screening of the film “Famous Historian and Armenologist Vardan Grigoryan” from the documentary series “Armenian Honored Workers”. The film examines the biography of the eminent scientist and honest citizen, his scientific efforts, journalistic and civic activities.