Title:
1070th Birth Anniversary of St. Grigor Narekatsi
Description:
Stamp from Souvenir Sheet.
Armenian poet, musician, philosopher and theologian Saint Grigor Narekatsi (Saint Gregory of Narek, manuscript from “Book of Lamentations” illustrated by Grigor Mlichetsi in 1173) and the background of the souvenir sheet presents Narekavank Monastery (X century, Western Armenia), where St. Gregor Narekatsi got his education, served as a monk. Afterwards, he became the “vardapet” (“vardapet” - doctor of the church, teacher) and lived till the end of his life. Saint Grigor Narekatsi was buried in the chapel, which was built in his memory on the territory of the Narekavank Monastery.
Armenian poet, musician, philosopher and theologian Saint Grigor Narekatsi (Saint Gregory of Narek, manuscript from “Book of Lamentations” illustrated by Grigor Mlichetsi in 1173) and the background of the souvenir sheet presents Narekavank Monastery (X century, Western Armenia), where St. Gregor Narekatsi got his education, served as a monk. Afterwards, he became the “vardapet” (“vardapet” - doctor of the church, teacher) and lived till the end of his life. Saint Grigor Narekatsi was buried in the chapel, which was built in his memory on the territory of the Narekavank Monastery.
Country:
Armenia
Denomination:
870 դր. - Armenian dram
Issue Date:
2017-12-29
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Offset lithography
Perforation:
Harrow 13¼ x 13
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
40 x 52 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Paper:
chalky
Series:
1070th Birth Anniversary of St. Grigor Narekatsi
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AM 1057,Un:AM 1032,WAD:AM052.2017,Sn:Unlisted,Yt:Unlisted,Sg:Unlisted
Date Added:
2025-10-29 06:01:01
Themes:
Anniversaries and Jubilees | Famous People | Literary People (Poets and Writers) | Musicians | Philosophers | Religion | Saints | Theologians
Date Added:
2025-10-29 06:01:01
