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Armenia's King Trdat III: Christian Conversion and Political Genius
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable story of King Trdat III, the Armenian monarch who made Christianity the state religion in 301 AD — a full decade before Constantine's Edict of Milan. They examine how Trdat's upbringing in Rome, his alliance with the Sasanian Empire, and his eventual break with that empire set the stage for Armenia's unique Christian identity. The conversation dives into the relationship between Trdat and Gregory the Illuminator, the political calculations behind the conversion, and the lasting impact on Armenian culture and independence…
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