Armenia: A year at Erzeroom, and on the frontiers of Russia, Turkey, and Persia
CHAPTER XV.
Ecclesiastical History.--Supposed Letter of Abgarus, King of Edessa, to our Savior, and the Answer.--Promulgation and Establishment of Christianity.--Labors of Mesrob Maschdots.--Separation of the Armenian Church from that of Constantinople.--Hierarchy and religious Establishments.--Superstition of the Lower Classes.--Sacerdotal Vestments.--The Holy Books.--Romish Branch of the Church.--Labors of Mechitar.--His Establishment near Venice.--Diffusion of the Scriptures 194