Zacharias I of Armenia
Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic church
b. 9th century · d. 876
58th Catholicos of All Armenians
Offices
Catholicos Zacharias I of Armenia was the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church between 855 and 876. During his reign a severe earthquake rocked Dvin, during which Zacharias offered powerful prayers. It is said his prayers protected Dvin's church from damage. Zacharias was one of the main supporters of the Council of Shirakavan, in which he participated, and which was a council seeking unity with the Eastern Orthodox Church. Prior to convening the council, he exchanged cordial letters with Photios I of Constantinople.
Related people
- John IV of Armenia succeeded · inferred
- George II of Armenia preceded · inferred
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How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
- Oriens Christianus in quatuor Patriarchatus digestus 1 claim — Oriens Christianus I, coll. 1393-1394 — Catholici Armeniae Majoris, no. LI