02152ctm a2200409 i 4500 18099864 140402s18uu tu a 000 0 armo 20260529175939.2 2014373043 DLC eng DLC rda pcc BX Hmayil (Armenian prayer scroll) number 2. Armenian prayer scroll number 2 19th century. 1 scroll : illustrations ; cm x cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia roll rdacarrier Hmayils (phylacteries, or prayer scrolls) in the form of highly decorated and illuminated scrolls came into use in Armenia in the 17th century. These manuscripts contained sermons, magical formulas, and prayers to avoid all kinds of dangers--especially to ward off dews (demons). Printed editions, such as this example, were devoted to prayers, Gospel readings, and sermons. Designed for domestic use and for travel, the hmayil format remained in use until the 19th century. This example from the collections of the Library of Congress contains intricate hand-colored engravings. It received extensive conservation treatment at the Library of Congress and was restored almost to its original state. World Digital Library. Also available in digital form. Armenian Church Prayers and devotions. Incantations, Armenian. Devotional literature. lcgft https://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2015026057 Prayers. lcgft https://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2015026049 Ateshian, Aram, Archbishop, 1954- associated name. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.amed/amedscd.2014373043 View online content for this title. 0 cbc orignew 2 ncip 20 y-gencatlg Archbishop Ateshian Gift. acquire 1 shelf copy policy default Near East scanned cd16 2014-04-02 LCAP batch update 2025-06-02-04:00: LCAPM-893 amed/lilly amed/amedscd armenrare wdl