Florence Avakian
An Armenian monk from Greater Armenia, in the late 14th century
wrote, “Jerusalem is the centre from which all laws, grace and prophecy
emanate.”
Today, Jerusalem is a city of continuing and turbulent conflict among
the proponents of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. But in the epic
years of 1000 to 1400, it was home to many cultures, faiths and people,
more so than at any other time in its history. And the Armenian
contribution was profound.
Currently, there is a monumental exhibition of Jerusalem during this
time period, entitled “Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven,”
showcasing the prominent role that it played in shaping its creative,
universal and complex art of great beauty during these centuries.
