# Saint Gregory the Illuminator — WHE Definition Discussion (1-16828) **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [February 28, 2018, 9:59am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/saint-gregory-the-illuminator-whe-definition-discussion-1-16828/18503 "2018-02-28T09:59:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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Saint Gregory the Illuminator or Enlightener (previously known as Grigor Lusavorich, c. 239 - c. 330 CE) was the first bishop of the Armenian church, and he is widely credited with converting king Tiridates the Great to Christianity, formally establishing the Armenian Church, and spreading that religion throughout his country. Saint Gregory is the patron saint of Armenia. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Saint\_Gregory\_the\_Illuminator/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Saint_Gregory_the_Illuminator/)._ * * * **Join the Conversation** - Have you come across a different take on this topic? - Is there anything you'd change or add? - What would you like to know more about? Is there anything you'd like to ask about this definition? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too. ---
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