St. Mesrop Mashtots

St. Mesrop Mashtots was an Armenian scholar and theologian born in the 4th century who is best known for creating the Armenian alphabet around 405 AD. His invention allowed Armenians to read and write their language, preserving their culture, history, and Christian faith. This was a significant achievement, as prior to this, they used other scripts that made it difficult to record their language. Mashtots’s work fostered education, literature, and national identity for Armenia. He is celebrated as a national hero and a key figure in Armenian history and culture.