 Simon also translated into Armenian the Elements of Theology by Proclus Diadochos , The Fountain of Wisdom by John Damascene , The Ladder of Divine Ascent by John of Sinai , A History of Georgia ( Kartlis Tskhovreba ) and The Greek Prayer Book . Simon also noted in his diaries that he only translated works which previously had not been translated into Armenian . The prominent Armenian filmmaker of the 20th century Sergei Parajanov filmed two episodes of his film The Color of Pomegranates at the monastery . 
