Who is Armenian God?

Aramazd—known to us as the Armenian Zeus—is the almighty patriarchal deity figure of Armenian Paganism. Legend has it that his name (and concept) comes from the Zoroastrian God Ahura Mazda, following the Median conquest of Armenia in the 6th century BCE.

What religion did Armenians practice before Christianity?

Traditional Armenian religions Gregory the Illuminator convinced Tiridates III, the king of Armenia, to convert to Christianity. Before this, the dominant religion was Armenian paganism, under the theological influence of Zoroastrianism.

What are some Armenian traditions?

7 Armenian traditions and customs you have to experience

• Burn Baby, burn…
• Salty biscuits.
• Palm Sunday Tsaghkazard.
• Getting drenched at Vardavar.
• The Blessing of the Grapes.
• Family is important to the Armenians.
• Any excuse for a dance.

What were Armenians called in the Bible?

Bel
The word Bel is named in the bible at Isaiah 46:1 and Jeremiah 50:20 and 51:44. The name Armenia was given to the country by the surrounding states and it comes from the name Armenak or Aram, a great leader and ancestor of all Armenians, known as the great-grandson of Mesopotamian God Haya (Hayk).

What do Armenians say when a baby is born?

Among Diyarbakır Armenians, the tradition is to say “Woman, may you go blind, it’s another girl” when the baby is a girl, yet “Woman, congratulations, you have given birth to a boy with a head as big as a watermelon” when the baby is a boy.

Who were the ancestors of the Armenians?

The Armenians are the descendants of a branch of the Indo-Europeans. The ancient Greek historians Herodotus and Eudoxus of Rhodes related the Armenians to the Phrygians—who entered Asia Minor from Thrace—and to the peoples of the ancient kingdom upon whom the Phrygians imposed their rule and language.

Who introduced Christianity to Armenia?

apostles Bartholomew
According to tradition, Armenia was evangelized by the apostles Bartholomew and Thaddeus. Armenia became the first country to adopt Christianity about 300 ce, when St. Gregory the Illuminator converted the Arsacid king Tiridates III.

When did the Armenians convert to Christianity?

The date of the Armenian conversion – 301 AD – is likewise one against which arguments exist. The Roman Empire is considered to have publicly allowed for Christian worship about ten years after that date.

What is the official religion of Armenia?

As of 2011, most Armenians are Christians (94.8\%) and are members of Armenia’s own church, the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is one of the oldest Christian churches. It was founded in the 1st century AD, and in 301 AD became the first branch of Christianity to become a state religion.

What is the Apostolic Church of Armenia?

Armenian Apostolic Church. Armenia became the first country to establish Christianity as its state religion when, in an event traditionally dated to 301 AD, St. Gregory the Illuminator convinced Tiridates III, the king of Armenia, to convert to Christianity. Before this, the dominant religion was Armenian paganism,…

What are some interesting facts about Armenians?

Fact No. 26. Armenians were the first to adopt Christianity as a national religion, by tradition in 301 AD. The Armenian homeland is not too far away in geographical terms from the Holy Land where Jesus preached and was crucified.