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Gregory the Illuminator
c. 257 – c. 331 · b. Armenia · Bishop of Armenia
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Apostle and patron saint of Armenia. Converted King Tiridates III, leading to Armenia's adoption of Christianity (c. 301).
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Sources for biography
- Agathangelos, History of the Armenians primary
tradition connections(2)
- knew of (incoming) Mesrop MashtotsMesrop worked under the catholicate descended from Gregory's line; tradition links them.Koriun, Life of Mashtots 6-9
- knew of Constantine the GreatAgathangelos's History of the Armenians records a journey of King Trdat and Gregory to Rome to meet Constantine; the historicity is debated but the tradition links them as contemporary Christian rulers/founders.Agathangelos, History of the Armenians 877-895