Chapter VI: The Armenian Church 102

Apostolic in Origin--National in Extent--Her Defense against Zoroastrianism--Oppressed by Mohammedans--Formalism in Greek Church--Roman Attempt at Subordination--The Election and Ordination of Armenian Bishops--Doctors of Theology--Customs of Armenian Church--Points of Difference between Armenian and Roman Churches--Church Councils and Their Decrees--Statement of Armenian Belief--Tribute to the Bible--Superiority of Armenian Translation--Greek Invasion--Saracen Desecration--Loyalty of Armenian Christians under Persecution.