328 HISTORY OF ARMENIA.
just after this event, having enjoyed his dignity A.D.502. only ten years. His successor was Mushey, from the village of Alberies or Aylaberies, who died after remaining in the pontifical chair A. D. 510. eight years. Isaac the Second, from the village of Ulka, in the province of Hare, then became pontiff; and, in the first year of his sway over the Armenian church, Vahan the Mamiconian died, having attained a good old age, and presided in the prefecture twenty-six years. As he had been independent four years, his go- vernment is generally reckoned to have lasted thirty years. Vahan, perhaps, did more for the good of his country than any other individual who has lived before or since his time, whether he be considered as the champion of her churchy the defender of her glory, or the improver of her internal condition.
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��The prefectures of Vard and Mijej, extending from the pontificate of Christopher the Second, until those of Nierses Ashtarakensis, and Johannes the Second.
A.D.511. On the death of Vahan the Mamiconian, his youngest brother Vard was appointed prefect, by Cavat the king of Persia. His sway wm of
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