Bible Encyclopedias
Vartabeds
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
an order of celibate priests in the Armenian Church (q.v.), who are attached to the churches as preachers (the married priests do not usually preach), and from among whom the bishops and higher clergy are taken. It is a degree of honor corresponding very nearly to our doctor of divinity, and is given with the same solemnity as holy orders.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Vartabeds'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/v/vartabeds.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.