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The History St Gregory the Illuminator was a key figure in the history and culture of Armenia. He was born in the year 257 AD, and was the son of Anak, the king of Armenia. Despite his noble birth, Gregory was deeply religious from a young age and was determined to spread the teachings of Christianity throughout Armenia. At the time, Armenia was a pagan nation, and Gregory faced fierce opposition from the ruling authorities as he sought to convert the people to Christianity. Despite this, he persevered, and his efforts were eventually successful. In the year 301 AD, King Tiridates III of Armenia was converted to Christianity and declared it the official religion of the kingdom. Gregory's efforts to spread Christianity in Armenia had a lasting impact on the nation. He is revered as the patron saint of Armenia, and his feast day is celebrated annually on September 30th. In addition to his work as a missionary, Gregory is also known for establishing several monasteries and churches throug