From London to Larnaca, from Lisbon to Lvov: The article called “Armenian island of Venice” tells about Saint Lazarus island and states that the latter is the best heritage of Armenian presence in Europe.
From London to Larnaca, from Lisbon to Lvov: The article called “Armenian island of Venice” tells about Saint Lazarus island and states that the latter is the best heritage of Armenian presence in Europe. For 300 years the island has been home to Mkhitarist congregation. The article tells about renowned writer and translator Mkhitar who contributed to the revival of Armenian scripts and in 1717 together with his followers fled Ottoman persecution and started operating under the auspices of the Pope. Euronews highlights throughout the three centuries Mkhitarists have made a great contribution to the development of Armenian Philology and Church Literature.