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Conversion of Armenia under King Tiridates III (c. 301–314)

Conversion of Armenia under King Tiridates III (c. 301–314)

  1. Gregory imprisoned at Khor Virap (tradition)

    Labels: Gregory the, Khor Virap

  2. Armenia between Rome and Persia

    Labels: Armenia, Roman Empire, Sasanian Persia

  3. Tiridates III reign begins in Armenia

    Labels: Tiridates III, Armenian monarchy

  4. Martyred virgins become conversion touchstone

    Labels: Hripsime, Vagharshapat

  5. Traditional proclamation of Christianity as state religion

    Labels: Armenian Church, State Christianity

  6. Etchmiadzin Cathedral founded (church tradition 301–303)

    Labels: Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Armenian Apostolic

  7. Edict of Milan expands legal space for Christians

    Labels: Edict of, Constantine and

  8. Gregory consecrated bishop at Caesarea (often dated 314)

    Labels: Gregory the, Caesarea Cappadocia

  9. Christianization spreads beyond the court

    Labels: Armenian Christianity, Parish network

  10. Armenian church represented at Council of Nicaea

    Labels: Council of, Aristakes

  11. Tiridates III dies; Christian monarchy continues

    Labels: Tiridates III, Armenian monarchy

  12. UNESCO inscription highlights Etchmiadzin’s legacy

    Labels: Etchmiadzin, UNESCO World