Reflection of a Melody Archival Paper Narekatsi’s prayers are a guide

Narekatsi’s prayers are a guide for our faith and a life lived wisely

This medieval lyricist communicated in accessible vernacular Armenian

With the principles of infinite love and devotion

pink and the lyrical poetry of Saint Gregory of Narek

fundamental in strengthening the national identity

Reflection of a Melody Archival Paper Narekatsi’s prayers are a guideSharakan is sung during church holidays, with each celebration featuring its own distinct series of songs, from which the "sharakan" originates. These sharakans were inspired by similar Greek compositions from the 5th to the 15th centuries. In crafting this work, we drew upon excerpts from the Sharaknots preserved in the vaults of the Mekhitarist Congregation in Venice.