Aspuraces I
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Aspuraces I was a catholicos
of the Armenian Apostolic Church
. He reigned from 381 to 386 AD and third of three catholicoi from the Albaniosid Dynasty.
Catholicos
Catholicos, plural Catholicoi, is a title used for the head of certain churches in some Eastern Christian traditions. The title implies autocephaly and in some cases is borne by the designated head of an autonomous church, in which case the holder might have other titles such as Patriarch...
of the Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian Apostolic Church
The Armenian Apostolic Church is the world's oldest National Church, is part of Oriental Orthodoxy, and is one of the most ancient Christian communities. Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD, in establishing this church...
. He reigned from 381 to 386 AD and third of three catholicoi from the Albaniosid Dynasty.