His early education was at Skevravank (Skevra monastery) which was continued at Hromkla under the supervision of his uncle Nerses and Grigor Tgha (Gregory IV the Young, Catholicos from 1173 to 1193).
The young scholar's early education began at Skevravank (Skevra monastery), where he continued his studies under the watchful eye of his uncle Nerses and Grigor Tgha (Gregory IV the Young, Catholicos from 1173 to 1193).