The Bishop’s Altar as Throne of Christ the King in Every City-State-Nation
In 297 AD, St. Gregory the Illuminator and King Tiridates of Armenia worked to convert their people from paganism to Christianity by destroying false gods’ altars and performing miracles. This act symbolized overthrowing demonic power and establishing Christ’s rule. Public violence was necessary to liberate souls from fear and coercion, paving the way for voluntary acceptance of the Gospel and baptism. The transformation involved purifying society’s culture and building churches on former idolatrous sites, thus ratifying a covenant between spiritual and temporal authorities under Christ’s kingship. More: OnePeterFive
