Gregory the Illuminator

patron saint of the Armenian Apostolic Church (c.257–c.331)

b. 252 · d. 329

4th Catholicos of All Armenians · 302–?

Gregory the Illuminator was the founder and first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church. He converted Armenia from Zoroastrianism to Christianity in the early fourth century, making Armenia the first state to adopt Christianity as its official religion. He is venerated as a saint in the Armenian Apostolic Church and in some other churches.

Related people

Anak the Parthian child of
Merozanes succeeded
Vrtanes I parent of
Aristaces I parent of
Ashkhen teacher of
Julitta of Armenia spouse of
Aristaces I preceded

Events

Conversion of Armenia 301

Commemorated

Gregory the Illuminator

Places

Armenia · Caesarea in Cappadocia · Artaxata · Vagharshapat

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