Agatangexos

Agathangelos (4th or 5th century), a historian of the Golden Age of Armenian literature, is the author of the work "The History of Armenia" (also known as "The Book of St. Gregory" or "The History and Life of St. Gregory"). The name Agathangelos has Greek origins and translates to "good angel," "good messenger," a bearer of tidings sent by the Lord (from Greek: αγαθός - good, άγγελος - angel, messenger). "The History of Armenia" Agathangelos is the author of the oldest monument of Armenian historiography, the work "The History of Armenia," which is also known as "The Book of St. Gregory" or "The History and Life of St. Gregory." Based on the scattered "biographical" information and references in the book, Agathangelos is traditionally considered to be of Roman descent. Arriving in Armenia during the reign of Tiridates III the Great, he became his secretary and, as a contemporary and witness to Tiridates' and Gregory's secular and spiritual feats, wrote the history of Khosrow the Great and Armenia during his era at Tiridates' request. The content of "The History of Armenia" pertains to events of the 4th century, particularly the introduction of Christianity to Armenia, the faith and sufferings of Gregory the Illuminator and the virgins of Hripsime, Tiridates III's struggle against them, and subsequently, Tiridates establishing Christianity as the state religion in 301. The book is rich in mythological and legendary stories, which are based on real historical facts. This book h