| Khosrov III the Small | |
|---|---|
| King of Armenia | |
| Reign | 330–339 |
| Predecessor | Tiridates III |
| Successor | Tiran |
| Royal House | Arshakuni |
| Father | Tiridates III |
Khosrov III the Small (Armenian: Խոսրով Գ Կոտակ, Khosrov III Kotak; c. 330–339 AD) was the Arshakuni king Armenia. He was the son and successor of King Tiridates III and a member of the Arshakuni Dynasty. He was a man of short stature, thus his name. He founded a hunting ground (which was named after him) and the city of Dvin, which later became the Armenian capital.[1]
During his reign, two generals, Vache Mamikonian and Vahan Amatuni, distinguished themselves for their valor in battle, often coming to help the king. During these years, pro-Sassanid and anti-Mamikonian sentiment grew in Armenia and so did anti-Roman sentiment. Pro-Sassanid groups gained popularity so much so that they were successful in assassinating Catholicos St. Aristaces I, son of Gregory the Illuminator.
Shapur II, Sassanid king of the Persians, invaded Armenia twice and did gain some territory. Vache Mamikonian was killed in those battles and was later named a saint by the Armenian Apostolic Church for his sacrifice. Khosrov died in 339.
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