Grigor Khaghbakian

[4] Grigor Khaghbakian is also known for a 1233 khatchkar with a sacred image, now in Etchmiadzin Cathedral, where it was brought from Imirzek.

[5][6] Although the Georgians ultimately prevailed, Grigor Khaghbakian was captured and tortured to death by the Kipchak Turks:[5] [The Qipchags] seized, among others, Grigor (son of Haghbak, brother of brave Vasak) and his brother's son Papak'; for Vasak had three sons: Papak', Mkdem, and Hasan (called Prhosh), brave and distinguished men who had caused all the Tachik troops to quake with fear.

[Grigor's captors] grew angry and dragged him naked over the earth and lacerated his entire body with thorns and so tortured him that he gave up the ghost because of the beatings, receiving a martyr's crown from Christ.

These men were from Xach'en district of a prominent family, Christians, orthodox, and of Armenian nationality.

The Khachqar cross dedicated by Grigor Khaghbakian in 1233, now located near Etchmiadzin Cathedral, is considered as one of the finest, with its detailed and refined openwork sculpture.

The donator on horse, in the khatchkar of Grigor Khaghbakian (1233). [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Carved relief on the Cross of Grigor Khaghbakian, Armenian, 1233 CE. Religious complex of the Mother See of the Holy Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Vagharshapat. [ 3 ]