Kngugh - Abeghayi Sratsayr Glxark

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kngugh - Abeghayi srac'ayr glxark -=- Կնգուղ Աբեղայի սրածայր գլխարկ

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kngugh - Abeghayi srac'ayr glxark -=- Կնգուղ Աբեղայի սրածայր գլխարկ

Thank you Mos. I had never seen that word. before, neither did I know its meaning. In fact it is spelled կնգուղ/kncough.

 

ԿՆԳՈՒՂ also ԿՆԿՈՒՂ- ճգնաւորի վեղար** կամ մեծ գլխարկ: Աբեղայի գլխարկ:

Յունարենէն:

** This brings us to “Վեղար/veghar”.

 

ՎԵՂԱՐ-նաեւ կնկուղ, կրօնաւորի գլխանոց: Նաեւ վԱՂԱՐ, թագաւորական ոսկեայ մի զարդ

We will see what it actually means just as we will see what գլխարկ/glkhark/ hat/head cover is.

Sorry . I cannot find what գլխարկ/hat comes from except գլխարկել to cut the heard off.

 

Popoz

http://hyeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17911

 

Look here;

http://hetq.am/eng/articles/3746/

 

http://hetq.am/arm/articles/3746/

 

http://armenianchurchsouth.ru/am/files/2011/01/17.jpg

 

http://armenianchurchsouth.ru/am/files/2011/01/17.jpg[img]</p><p> </p><p>http://incl.flavii.de/de/wissen/kleidung/cucullus.jpg</p><p> </p><p>[img]http://incl.flavii.de/de/wissen/kleidung/cucullus.jpg

 

http://www.prepolino.ch/themen/roemer/bilder/cucullus.gif

 

From the Greek -Χθνχθλλθσ khunkhullus, to the Latin “cucullus” and to the English “cowl”

 

COWL, n. 1. A monks hood, or habit, worn by the Bernardines and Benedictines. It is either white or black.

Also, at times Cowl is the headdress, the comb of a male bird. (Աքաքաղի) ԿԱՏԱՐ Which also appropriately means “summit/ top of the mountain”. Also known as “crest/crete”.

http://comps.fotosearch.com/bigcomps/ULY/ULY069/u21758646.jpg

At times I have heard some Kiliketsis use the word “kenkil” to mean “hair bang, which I thought was from the furkish. Apparently not. Just replace the K with G and the L with GH

Bang=Ճակատի վրայ թափած մազ, Մազերը կտրել ճակատին մազափունջ թողնելով, մազափփունջ ճակատի վրայ

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VvvQcWhf3DU/Tg_3P0tH_JI/AAAAAAAAAFI/L9a0HX2-rPM/s1600/Long+Hair+With+Bangs.jpg

 

Definition of COWL

a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk .

http://www.canmag.com/images/front/davinci/davinci7.jpg

 

https://www.halloweenmanor.com/store/images/thumbnail/MONK-ROBE-wATTACHED-COWL-1297.jpg

Cu`cul´lus

1.(Bot.) A hood-shaped organ, resembling a cowl or monk's hood, as certain concave and arched sepals or petals.

2.(Zool.) A color marking or structure on the head somewhat resembling a hood

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We will further expand and see what զգեստ/zgest/vestment is.

Edited August 27, 2011 by Arpa

[Arpa]

VESTMENTS

 

ԶԳԵՍՏ-Zgest

 

The following is from Sydney Australia. It may not be complete but it will do.

Some of the English translations may be kind of amateurish just as the Latin transliteration is ala stanbol.

We will come back and see the definitions of “vestment” and the Armenian “զգեստ/zgest" as they both seem to be from the same original Greek, or even further back from Sanskrit.

Please open the site and see the pictures, and if you know the more correct names of the objects, be it Armenian or English.

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http://armenianchurchsydney.org.au/learning/church-vestments/

 

Church Vestments

In the Armenian Church, part of the physical preparation for the Divine Liturgy is vesting of the priest when he puts on vestments which show he is God’s special servant about to begin a sacred path. As the priest puts on each vestment, he says a special prayer successively asking for salvation, righteousness, cleanliness of heart, faith and strength to serve God.

Vestments Worn in the Divine Liturgy

Shabig (Alb) is a long extending tunic down to the ankle. The Celebrant’s Shabig worn during the Divine Liturgy is always plain and made of white linene. It is the first vestment to be put on beneath the others. It shows the gladness of spirit with which the priest must approach the Lord’s Table. The white Shabig also symbolises purity.

Poroorar (Stole) is about nine inches wide and four feet six inches long. It is of the same material as the cope. At one end it has an opening for the neck and it hangs down in front over the Shabig. It is in fact the deacon’s stole worn round the neck with the two stripes.

Kodi (Zone or Cincture) is a band of about two or three inches wide and long enough to go round the waist. Usually it is of the same material as the cope. It has a buckle in front. It is worn by the celebrant over the Shabig and Poroorar, at the waist. It symbolises faith which gives strength to the soul and the priestly authority of binding and loosing.

Pazban (Maniple or Cuff) is about five or six inches wide and long enough to go round the fore part of the forearm, over the sleeves of the alb (Shabig). It is of the same material as the cope. Pazbans are worn by the celebrant during the Divine Liturgy, symbolising moral cleanliness as well as strength which enable Christians to serve the Lord.

Vagas (Superhumeral or Amice) is a hard flexible piece, covered with the same material as that of the cope, or of a colour to match with the cope or the crown. It has a linen piece, long enough so that one end is attached to the top edge of the Vagas from inside. The cope is put on this hanging piece of linen, so that the Vagas is kept well in place. The Vagas symbolises righteousness in obedience to Christ as against the “stiffness of the neck”, and also the “blocking” of temptations from view and hearing.

Shoorchar (Cope) is a piece, semi-circular in shape and made of fine rich material of any colour or colours, provided one colour is dominating. The Shoorchar is worn by a priest or bishop during the Divine Liturgy. It is also worn during other services for reading the Gospel or for special solemnities. Symbolically it represents the glory of the new spiritual life and of the faith, as shield and defence against the attacks of the Evil One.

Saghavard (Crown or Helmet) is a tall bulbous headdress, covered with fine rich silk or velvet cloth. The crown is worn b y the Celebrant at certain times during the Liturgy. It symbolises the salvation of the soul from the bondage of the spiritual enemy and the royal attribute of Christ the King, whom the priest represents, enabling the Christian to fight against the Evil One.

Vestments of Bishops

Emiporon (Palllium) is worn as part of the vestment of the Divine Liturgy. It is a long riband with a width of about nine inches and a length of about thirteen or fourteen feet, made of fine rich material, often with embroidered ornaments on it. It is wrapped round the shoulders with buttons and loops in such a way that one end hangs in front down to the ankles, and the other end hangs at the back again down to the ankles. There are four crosses, usually embroidered, on the omophorion: one on either shoulder, one on the front part and one on the part that hangs at the back. It represents the fullness of Episcopal authority.

Ardakhoorag (Infulae or Fanons) are lappets three inches wide and twelve to fourteen inches long, which are hung from the lower edge of the Vagas about six inches away from the centre on either side. They are made of the same material and colour as the Vagas. Usually three tassels are attached to the lower end and it is worn with the Khouyr (Mitre).

Khouyr (Mitre) is worn as part of the vestment of the Divine Liturgy. It has two stiff flexible oblong pieces, each having the shape of a pointed arch at the upper end, are sewn together at the lower half of the sides, which when pressed, open at the base and placed on the head. It symbolises the “helmet of salvation”.

Madani (Ring) is a ring with a large precious stone, often amethyst, sometimes surrounded by small diamonds, worn by bishops, an insignia of their Episcopal administrative authority and granted to them at their consecration. Bishops used to seal documents with their rings.

Banageh (Enkolpion) is an oval medallion with the figure of the Holy Virgin and the Child Jesus represented on it and surrounded by a frame studded with precious stones and suspended with a chain from the neck on the chest. It is an Episcopal decoration granted by the Patriarch-Catholicos to all bishops after their consecration.

Kavazan Hovagan (Pastoral Staff or Pedum) is a rod, often of metal, sometimes of wood, about five feet six inches long, crooked at the top end and sometimes with a knob at the base of the crooked part. It is ornamented in various ways. It is a symbol of Episcopal authority over the flock. It is used during the Liturgy and other solemn services.

Kavazan Vartabedagan (Doctoral Staff or Crocia) is a rod, often of metal, sometimes of wood, having the same length as the pastoral staff, and in the form of tau cross, like the letter T. Very often the arms of the cross thus formed are so made as to represent two serpents facing each other. Sometimes there is a globe, with a small cross on it, on top of the rod where the two serpents branch off. The rod is used by priests or prelates having the doctor’s rank. It may also be used by bishops. It is a symbol of teaching authority, the serpents representing wisdom, directed toward the world.

Asa (Staff or Ferula) is a rod of wood shorter than the other staffs, with a metal knob on top. It is carried by bishops as a walking stick and is not used during the Liturgy or the services.

Other Vestments

Shabig (Tunic) is long extending down to the ankle which is worn by clerks and deacons in the church during all services except Lent and other penitential days. It can be of any colour and symbolises purity of mind and of heart with which all who serve the Lord must be clothed.

Oorar (Stole) is a band of about nine feet long and four inches wide. It must be of rich material of the colours, with a cross sewn on where it rests on the shoulder and two other crosses, one in front and one at the back. It is worn on the left shoulder and hangs down loosely in front and at the back. It is the distinctive vestment of ordained deacons, but permission to wear it is often given by the bishop to persons in minor orders, together with the permission to perform some of the duties of a deacon.

Verargoo (Schema or Cassock) is a long vestment of plain black material with wide sleeves, without a waistline, coming down to the ankles. Verargoo is the clerical garb worn by all ranks of the clergy and at all times.

Pilon (Phelonian) is a vestment of the same shape as the cope, made of plain black material. It is worn by priests while attending any service. Some priests (married or unmarried) and all bishops wear the same in silk, black on fast days and purple on other days. This vestment symbolises the spiritual defence of the soul against the attacks of the evil One.

Veghar (Cowl) is a black silken headgear worn by the celibate clergy in the church. Married clergy stand bare-headed in the church during services. Veghar symbolises humility and the denial of the world.

Lanchakhach (Pectoral Cross) is a small metal cross studded with precious stones suspended from the neck on the chest. It is worn by priests as well as bishops. The right to wear the pectoral cross is granted by the Catholicos or the Patriarch, in recognition of long or distinguished service to the church.

Source: Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church – Tiran Abp Nersoyan

For more information on Vestments follow the links to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin website www.etchmiadzin.com – Education>Encyclopaedia>Vessels and Vestments>

Edited August 31, 2011 by Arpa

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How many of the above mentioned vestments/զգեստ can you see and identify here;

 

http://araratian-tem.am/media/catholicos.jpg

 

 

http://araratian-tem.am/media/catholicos.jpg

 

 

http://www.havelshouseofhistory.com/Karekin%20II%20Nersissian,20132nd%20Catholicos%20of%20All%20Armenians.jpg

 

http://www.havelshouseofhistory.com/Karekin%20II%20Nersissian, %20132nd%20Catholicos%20of%20All%20Armenians.jpg

http://www.havelshouseofhistory.com/Karekin%20II%20Nersissian,%20132nd%20Catholicos%20of%20All%20Armenians.jpg

 

http://www.havelshouseofhistory.com/Karekin%20II%20Nersissian,%20132nd%20Catholicos%20of%20All%20Armenians.jpg

 

http://www.havelshouseofhistory.com/Karekin%20II%20Nersissian,%20132nd%20Catholicos%20of%20All%20Armenians.jpg

 

http://www.mospat.ru/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/MG_1994.jpg

 

 

Btw. One of the entries above caught my attention;

Asa (Staff or Ferula) is a rod of wood shorter than the other staffs, with a metal knob on top. It is carried by bishops as a walking stick and is not used during the Liturgy or the services.

 

A surprise? Shouldn’t be. I have known that word to be from the Arabic to mean “stick/tree branch/shepherd‘s staff”. The Armatakan does not treat it, but the Dictionary of Synonyms says “ասա/asa” to see “գաւազան/gavazan”.

Armenian Gavazan;

http://www.melikiancollection.com/Selections/Armenian-Artifacts/Melikian-Antiques-092/438739180_aDAey-S.jpg

 

http://www.melikiancollection.com/Selections/Armenian-Artifacts/Melikian-Antiques-092/438739180_aDAey-S.jpg

 

Jesus the Good Shepherd and His staff;

http://www.turnbacktogod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jesus-Good-Shepherd-14.jpg

 

http://www.turnbacktogod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jesus-Good-Shepherd-14.jpg

 

This will be treated in its own turn. Beware. It is a bit “unorthodox” to say the least.

Edited August 31, 2011 by Arpa

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ԳԱՒԱԶԱՆ

Gawazan.

Of all the above vestments this is the most interesting

We will see why I spell it with letters Ւ not Վ and W not V. Unlike the Latin translit below գաՒազան would be “gaWazan”.

 

From the Armatakan,

ԳԱՒԱԶԱՆ Անասուն քշելու փայտ, մարդ ծեծելու փայտ, ծեծ, հարուած, խրատ, իշխանի կամ թագաւորի մական, կրօնաւորի գաւազան, Իշխանութիւն, ծառի ճիւղ, ոստ… եպիսկոպոսի կառավարած թեմը…

It goes on saying that it is from the Pahlavi to mean Եզ քշելու գործիք… an instrument used to drive cattle. There is more but we will stop here. At times some have suggested that it rhymes and derives from the equally Persian origin word “խարազան/ kharazan” to mean whip/մտրակ. All the same as kharazan” is also defined as

Խարազան մտրակ, էշ գշելու գործիք

Forty whip-lashes to me. Քառսուն մտրակի հարուած ինծի

 

http://ecdn3.hark.com/images/000/002/795/2795/original.jpg

 

Why do all replicas of a Bishop’s Staff feature snakes, dragons and other beasts?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Crozier_lion_snake_Louvre_OA7287.jpg

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Crozier_lion_snake_Louvre_OA7287.jpg

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Crozier_lion_snake_Louvre_OA7287.jpg

 

From above.

Kavazan Hovagan (Pastoral Staff or Pedum) is a rod, often of metal, sometimes of wood, about five feet six inches long, crooked at the top end and sometimes with a knob at the base of the crooked part. It is ornamented in various ways. It is a symbol of Episcopal authority over the flock. It is used during the Liturgy and other solemn services.

Kavazan Vartabedagan (Doctoral Staff or Crocia) is a rod, often of metal, sometimes of wood, having the same length as the pastoral staff, and in the form of tau cross, like the letter T. Very often the arms of the cross thus formed are so made as to represent two serpents facing each other. Sometimes there is a globe, with a small cross on it, on top of the rod where the two serpents branch off. The rod is used by priests or prelates having the doctor’s rank. It may also be used by bishops. It is a symbol of teaching authority, the serpents representing wisdom, directed toward the world.

 

In Jerusalem the Patriarch’s “bodyguard” , the leader of parades is known as “ղավաս/qawas/kavas”, the Staff Bearer who leads the parade pounding his “gavazan” to the beat of music..

Is that what “գաւազանկիր/gavazanakir” means? The protector of the Patriarch?

“Շունը յիշէ, փայտը քաշէ”?

I can’t find any good pictures of a Patriarchal Parade in Jerusalem.

Observe the picture below and see what a “kawas” is. The ones in lower right corner, who seem to be of ottoman soldier.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:James_Tissot_-_Pape_%C3%A0_Jerusalem.JPG

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:James_Tissot_-_Pape_%C3%A0_Jerusalem.JPG

 

Do you think the word “qawas/ kavas “ is of Arabo -ottoman origin? Think again.

Above I cautioned us that the following may not be to your liking.

Gawaz/Gavaz in Persian=

گواز- wand with which to drive cattle.

Definitions of "قواس" qawas-Language: Arabic = archer: Someone who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.

 

It may be mere coincidence or serendipity that I have been studying the origin of the word “gavazan/ gavas/kawas.

You may not like this..

Search and see pictures of Jesus holding the Shepherds’ staff/stick.

 

See what and who a Kawas/Գաւազանկիր/Gavazanakir is.**

http://wn.com/Armenian_Easter_Jerusalem_2008

 

Music man. Observe the leader with the big stick

 

**Note that they don a red fez, a leftover from ottoman times when the bodyguard would be of the Muslim faith, just as the keys to the Holy Sepulcher were entrusted to a Muslim Palestinian family that still prevails.

Edited September 13, 2011 by Arpa