Cover of the T'oros Roslin Gospels, 1262. This signed manuscript was created at the scriptorium of Hromkla, which became the leading artistic centre of Armenian Cilicia under the rule of Catholicos Constantine I (1221-1267). Toros created this manuscript under commission from the nephew of Constantine, a priest also named Toros. The manuscript was long cherished within the Armenian church.

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