An ornate rectangular headpiece features two kneeling angels on pedestals at the left and right edges. In the center is a large bowl overflowing with fruit and flowers. Above the bowl is a dove, representing the Holy Spirit, within a radiant sunburst. The design is filled with baroque-style floral scrolls, leaf motifs, and hanging beaded garlands.

NERSES, SERVANT OF CHRIST AND BY THE MERCY

of Him, Catholicos of the Armenians. To all the faithful of the Armenian lineage (those living in the east, in your own land of Armenia; and those dwelling in the western regions in dispersion; and those dispersed among other-tongued nations; and those in every corner of the world, who, due to our sins, are scattered in cities, castles, villages, and estates). To all of you—Bishops and Priests, monastics and laymen, princes and those who are ruled, the ranks of soldiers, horsemen and infantry, governors and officials, landlords and farmers, merchants and craftsmen, and all who walk in the various paths of this life—according to the choice