From The Window Of Tatev Monastery In Syunik Province Of The Republic Of Armenia Stock Photo

The Tatev bishopric owned 47 villages and received tithes from 677 other villages. It gained such economic power that in 940-950 Bishop Hakob attempted to secede from the Mother See of Etchmiadzin. His separatist dreams were dashed when Catholicos Anania Mokatsi anathematized him. Surrounding regions benefited from Tatev’s weakened position, rejected its supremacy and established their own dioceses.In 958, Bishop Vahan recovered some of the bishopric rights and properties. In 1006, Bishop Hovhannes V succeeded in re-establishing the metropolitan privileges of the diocese.