Timeline of Biblical Translation in Armenian History
A timeline of biblical translation in Armenia
The Armenian Weekly examines key moments in the history of biblical translation and the Armenian Church's doctrinal development. The article traces the creation of the Armenian alphabet by Mesrop Mashtots and Catholicos Sahak in 405 A.D., which enabled widespread dissemination of Christian scripture in the Armenian language. This period, known as Armenia's Golden Age, established Armenian cultural and religious identity through literacy and monastic education.
The article also covers the Armenian Church's relationship to early ecumenical councils, including the Council of Constantinople in 381, which affirmed Nicene doctrine against Arianism. Though the Armenian Church did not attend Constantinople or the subsequent Council of Ephesus, it accepted their decisions under Catholicos Sahak's leadership. The piece provides historical context for Armenia's religious traditions and the foundational role of linguistic and scriptural development in Armenian Christianity.
