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Gregory the Illuminator

Gregory
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Patron saint of the Armenian Apostolic Church

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According to Wikipedia, 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.

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