Why is Armenia known as the "Oldest Christian Country in the World"?

Question

Why is Armenia known as the "Oldest Christian Country in the World"?

Answer 1

The history of the Armenian civilization started in the sixth century BCE In the following centuries, Armenia experienced a wave of nomadic migration and numerous invasions which gave rise to a synergetic culture that combined elements of the Iranian social system with ancient Greek and, later, Christian traditions. In 301 CE Armenia adopted Christianity as the official state religion

Answer 2

Armenia was the 1st country to ever officially adopt Christianity as its national religion. They did so in 301, a time when Christianity was gaining momentum throughout the Roman Empire, but was still a very persecuted religion. In fact, that was during the peak of the Diocletianic Persecution, also known as the Great Persecution, when Christians were being tortured and murdered on a daily basis. So, Armenia certainly stood out by declaring Christianity as their official religion at that time!

The roots of Christianity in Armenia go even farther back than  that, though. The Armenian Church was founded by two of Christ's apostles, Thaddaeus and Bartholomew, around 50 BC, and they were preaching throughout the country in the decades before that. The majority of the country still practices Christianity.

It really is the oldest Christian country in the world. : )