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Mekhitar of Ayrivank
1224-01-01 – 1290-01-01
Life & Legacy
Mekhitar of Ayrivank (Armenian: Մխիթար Այրիվանեցի Mxitʿar Ayrivanecʿi) (1230/35 – 1297/1300) was an Armenian monk, or vardapet, at the "Cave-Monastery", modern Geghard. He is best known for his list of history of the world. He preserves in his writings a list of canonical and non-canonical books by John the Deacon (1044–1129). His canon also includes works such as the Third Epistle to the Corinthians.
Some of his sacred music can be found on collections of Armenian sacred music, such as Joyous light Isabel Bayrakdarian, CBC.
Occupation & Career
matenagir, historian, poet, teacher, Christian minister, musician, scribe
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2062451 — wikidata View source
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