About Mekhitar of Ayrivank
Lived 1224 – 1290 (aged 65–66). Mekhitar of Ayrivank was a matenagir, historian, poet, teacher, christian minister and musician.
Mekhitar of Ayrivank ( 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.
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Who was Mekhitar of Ayrivank?
Armenian composer
When was Mekhitar of Ayrivank born?
Mekhitar of Ayrivank was born in 1224 in Yerevan.
When did Mekhitar of Ayrivank die?
Mekhitar of Ayrivank died in 1290.
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Mekhitar of Ayrivank was a matenagir, historian, poet, teacher, christian minister and musician.
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