He was educated in local schools and continued his studies with Bishop Astvatsatur Jughayetsi, Legate of the Armenian Catholicos of Etchmiadzin.
Paghtasar Dpir occupies an important position among cultural figures of the late Middle Ages, who believed that Classical Armenian (grabar) must be revitalized and applied as a literary language.
They wanted to tie the new literature with the old through the active application of classical Armenian, aspiring to tap into the rich cultural heritage of the Middle Ages.
[2] Researchers of Paghtasar Dpir's works point to the uniqueness of the poem entitled "To Mamona" compared to songs written during that period.
[2] Although it appears to be a love song, it could also be interpreted allegorically as a call to the Armenian nation to awaken from its stupor and to resist foreign rule.
[4] Among his most valuable and important contributions to Armenian lyrical heritage is a series called Taghikner siro yev karotanats (Little Songs of Love and Yearning).
He assembles a series of scientific, comparative armenological works and prepares editorials for historical, philosophical and theological books.