Ashot Manucharyan - Episcopal diocese of Vanand (IV–VIII centuries)
9 Pages | 40-49 | DOI: Doi:10.54503/0135-0536-2024.1-40 | Revceived on: 2023-04-20 | Reviewed on: 2023-05-19 | Accepted for printing on: 2024-03-22
Published in: 2024 N 1 (225) / History
The episcopacy of Vanand was one of the ancient 12/13 dioceses of Armenia, which were confirmed by St. Gregory the Illuminator at the beginning of the 4th century. Some time later, with the second diocesan branch of St. Gregory the Illuminator, it became the 15th among the 30 (36) major dioceses of Armenia, occupying a central place. The episcopacy of Vanand played a decisive role in the national church affairs of the country in the early Middle Ages.
Keywordsepiscopacy diocese Vanand ancient main central place Middle Ages national church Catholicos.