written on the parchment was scratched out

reproduced by hand, in contrast

manuscripts held onto

Since manuscripts are subject to deterioration

written on the parchment was scratched out

55 thousand Greek, 30 thousand Armenian

Century to a kind of destruction:

Preserved about 300 thousand.

mostly in monasteries.

and 12 thousand Georgian manuscripts

The most common form

written on the parchment was scratched out

"Julia's Garland" (fr. Guirlande de Julie)

Many calligraphers have acquired