Ray of the Golden Age Gift Card we read prayers from Narek’s

we read prayers from Narek’s “Book of Lamentation” and view ornaments from the 14th century Armenian manuscripts

The Armenian carpets are characterized by distinctive

The art of the Armenian carpet and rug weaving has its roots in ancient times

San Lazzaro is usually ranked as the third largest collection of  Armenian manuscripts in the world after the Matenadaran in Yerevan

Ray of the Golden Age Gift Card we read prayers from Narek’sArmenian illuminated manuscripts date from the Golden Age of Armenian art and literature in the 5th century. With their elaborate designs these manuscripts were not only a means for artistic expression, but exemplified the ever present importance of religions awareness during that time. To signify the close relationship of this art form with that of the spiritual experience, parts from the esteemed "Book of Lamentations" of St. Gregory of Narek are