The Educational-Ecclesiastic Missions and Networking Between the Roman Osroene and Sasanian Armenia in the First Half of the Fifth Century
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article reexamines Maštoc‘’s first and second journeys to Roman Territory through the lens of frontier networking, utilizing prosopographic analysis of Roman hosts and encounters. I propose that Maštoc‘’s first journey occurred between 406 and 407 during the episcopacy of Pqida of Edessa, countering the identification of Babilas with Rabbula of Edessa. For the second journey, I suggest it likely took place between 422 and 423, with 425 as a terminus ante quem . While Koriwn and Movsēs mention Anatolius as Maštoc‘’s assistant, I argue that the evidence does not support his active military role during the 421-22 conflict.
Source: Armeniaca
Author: Anna Usacheva
Institution: University of Bern
Language: English
Subfield: Classics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417272906