Moses III of Armenia

Catholicos Moses III (also Movses III) of Tatev was the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church between 1629 and 1632.

He was a pioneer of the reform movement within the church and his work was carried on by his successors. He also obtained protection from the Shah of Persia against local Muslim chieftains.


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