Grabar (Old Armenian)

Grabar, also known as Old Armenian, is the ancient liturgical language of the Armenian Church, used from the 5th to the 13th centuries. It is distinguished by its unique alphabet and complex grammar, serving as the written form for religious texts, hymns, and scriptures. While it is no longer spoken in daily life, Grabar remains highly significant in Armenian religious and historical traditions, preserving the language's early literary and cultural heritage. Its study helps scholars understand Armenia’s early Christian history and linguistic development.