1700th Anniversary of Christianity in Armenia Commemorative Medal, 2001 - Pewter

ANRO-1692

Obverse: The Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin
Reverse: Caldron of the Holy oil
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Artist / Engraver: Ashot Adamyan
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Manufactured & Donated by
Vartkes Markarian
Cranston, Rhode Island, USA

The year 2001 marked a significant milestone in the history of Armenia and its people: the 1700th anniversary of the establishment of Christianity as the state religion. This transformative event, dating back to 301 AD, made Armenia the first nation to embrace Christianity at a state level, laying the foundations for a religious and cultural identity that persists to this day. The commemorative pewter medal issued in honor of this anniversary pays tribute to the profound spiritual and historical transformation initiated by the adoption of Christianity, an epochal shift that would guide the destiny of the Armenian people. It underscores the intertwining of faith and national identity, which has withstood the test of time, conflict, and diaspora, symbolizing resilience and the indomitable spirit of the Armenian nation.