About “Urbatagirk”
Urbatagirk, also known as "The Book of Friday," is the first printed book in the Armenian language. It was published in Venice, Italy, in 1512 by Hakob Meghapart. The book contains a mix of religious and secular content, including remedies and prayers for the sick, ancient writings, and myths. It also includes long excerpts from Book of Lamentations by Grigor Narekatsi, the Prayer of Cyprianos of Antioch, and the story of the Virgin and Justinian. The work reflects a blend of spiritual and cultural elements from Armenian tradition. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1512