Vintage Embossed Copper Wall Decoration of Grigor Narekatsi, Gregory of Narek Armenian Chekanka, Home Wall Hanging Décor

Antique vintage embossed copper wall decoration made in Armenia in the Soviet era 1970s or even early in the 1960s which evokes Grigor Narekatsi as well-known as Gregory of Narek working on its famous book, the Book of Lamentations.

Grigor Narekatsi (c. 950 – 1003/1011) was an Armenian mystical and lyrical poet, monk, and theologian. He is venerated as a saint in the Armenian Apostolic and Catholic Churches and was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Francis in 2015.
The son of a bishop, Gregory was educated, ordained and later stationed at Narekavank, on the southern shores of Lake Van (modern Turkey). Gregory is considered by scholars of being the most beloved and significant theological and literary figure of the Armenian religious tradition.
He is best known for his Book of Lamentations, a major piece of mystical literature, a confessional prayer book present in every Armenian religious household. His works have inspired many Armenian literary figures and influenced the Armenian literature in general throughout the ages.

Height 27.5cm – 10.82in
Length 22cm – 8.66in
Weight 375gr

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