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Fr. Pakrad Berjekian
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Armenian Studies, Graduate Student
- Armenian Studies, Manuscripts (Medieval Studies), Mamluk Studies, Mamluk History, Holy Places, Holy Sepulchre, and 28 morePilgrimage, Medieval History, Pilgrimage and travel to the Holy Land, Middle East History, Jerusalem, Jerusalem Archaeology, Armenian History, Georgian Studies, Medieval Studies, Mamluk Cairo, Armenians in the Holy Land, Mongols, Islamic History, South Caucasus, Crusader Archaeology, Religion, Late Antiquity, Dead Sea Scrolls, Mamluks (Islamic History), Crusades and the Latin East, Georgian Manuscripts, Classical Armenian, Early Christianity, Armenian Culture, Medieval Islamic History, Byzantine Studies, Armenian and Christian studies, and Middle East Studiesedit
- Independent researcher, Armenian History and Middle Ages!edit
The Armenian Cathedral of St. James, one of the most impressive ancient ecclesiastic structures of Jerusalem, has never been properly studied archaeologically. In 1957, amateur excavations were undertaken inside the church, following its... more
The Armenian Cathedral of St. James, one of the most impressive ancient ecclesiastic structures of Jerusalem, has never been properly studied archaeologically. In 1957, amateur excavations were undertaken inside the church, following its renovation and paving works. The short report, in Armenian, illustrated by a number of photographs, was published in "Sion", the magazine of the Armenian St. James Brotherhood, by the bishop Shnorhk (Kaloustian), who was responsible for the renovations work. Due to the lack of available archaeological sources on the subject, we found appropriate to publish the relevant excerpts from the report of bishop Kaloustian in English translation, supplied with an archaeological introduction and brief resume of
the excavations’ results on the site.
the excavations’ results on the site.
Research Interests:
During the restoration works in the St. James Cathedral, when the plaster was taken down from the southern and northern walls, 20 Khatchkars (Stone-Crosses) were discovered. Some of these Khatchkars bear inscriptions, the oldest of which... more
During the restoration works in the St. James Cathedral, when the plaster was taken down from the southern and northern walls, 20 Khatchkars (Stone-Crosses) were discovered. Some of these Khatchkars bear inscriptions, the oldest of which is dated 1112 A.D.
So far this becomes the oldest inscription found in and out of the Cathedral and testifies on the existence of the St. James Church even before the present Cathedral was constructed in the 12th century.
The Article is written in Armenian and the English will soon follow!
So far this becomes the oldest inscription found in and out of the Cathedral and testifies on the existence of the St. James Church even before the present Cathedral was constructed in the 12th century.
The Article is written in Armenian and the English will soon follow!
Research Interests: Armenian Studies, Medieval Church History, Crusader Archaeology, Armenian History, Classical Armenian, and 8 moreArmenian Culture, Armenian Language, Armenia, Pilgrimage and travel to the Holy Land, Armenians in the Holy Land, Jerusalem Archaeology, CRUSADER KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM, and Crusader Jerusalem
This homily, which is found in the manuscript, cites 20 praises why a pilgrimage, specifically to Jerusalem, is important to the faithful Christian.
Research Interests: Medieval History, Medieval Studies, Medieval Church History, Pilgrimage and travel to the Holy Land, Jerusalem, and 6 moreArmenians in the Holy Land, Holy Land Studies, Medieval pilgrimage, CRUSADER KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM, History of Pilgrimages to the Holy Land and the Relationship Between Monks and Pilgrims and Xenodochia or Hostels, and Holy Places
The Mamluk inscription on the Facade of the Main Entrance to the St. James Monastery of Jerusalem is one of the most significant ones given by the Sultan the nicknamed Chaqmaq in 1450 C.E. The inscription is one of the rare inscriptions... more
The Mamluk inscription on the Facade of the Main Entrance to the St. James Monastery of Jerusalem is one of the most significant ones given by the Sultan the nicknamed Chaqmaq in 1450 C.E. The inscription is one of the rare inscriptions given to the Armenians that the monastery and the Armenian monks are tax exempted and cursed be the one who renews or inflicts injustice upon the same.
Research Interests: Armenian Studies, Mamluk Studies, Armenian History, Classical Armenian, Mamluk History, and 15 moreMamluks (Islamic History), Armenians in the Holy Land, History of Arabic Science. Islamic Instruments. Astronomy under the Mamluks, Mamluk-Kipchak, Holy Land Studies, Mamluk Cairo, Mamluk Archaeology, Christian Community in Holy Land, Byzantine, Crusader, and Mamluk Eras in Palestine, Islamic Art and History, Mamluk Sultanate, Mongols and Mamluks, Mamluk Studies Review 13.2 (2009) (pp. 69-84), The Mamluk Sultanate, Mamluk historiography, and Mamluk Architecture
The dissertation presented for the M.A. Degree discusses for the first time one of the still unpublished 11th century A.D. spiritual treatises of one of key figures and Spiritual leaders of the Armenian Church. A father, a spiritual... more
The dissertation presented for the M.A. Degree discusses for the first time one of the still unpublished 11th century A.D. spiritual treatises of one of key figures and Spiritual leaders of the Armenian Church. A father, a spiritual leader, an organizer and educator that he was, he undertook a gigantic task in organizing the religious texts of the Armenian Church in his time. He went through hardships and worked diligently and education was his true ministry.