Dzayrakuyn Vartabed
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Dzayrakuyn Vartabed is the rank of supreme doctor
of Christian dogma in the Armenian Apostolic Church
. It is bestowed upon a vartabed
, a pastor
, who has shown outstanding educational and leadership qualities.
Doctor of the Church
Doctor of the Church is a title given by a variety of Christian churches to individuals whom they recognize as having been of particular importance, particularly regarding their contribution to theology or doctrine.-Catholic Church:In the Catholic Church, this name is given to a saint from whose...
of Christian dogma in the Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian Apostolic Church
The Armenian Apostolic Church is the world's oldest National Church, is part of Oriental Orthodoxy, and is one of the most ancient Christian communities. Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD, in establishing this church...
. It is bestowed upon a vartabed
Vartabed
Vartabed is the rank of a doctor or teacher in the Armenian Apostolic Church. Members of this order of ecclesiastics frequently have charge of dioceses, with episcopal functions....
, a pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
, who has shown outstanding educational and leadership qualities.