Ashkhen
Ashkhen (Armenian: Աշխէն, flourished second half of the 3rd century & first half of the 4th century) was the Queen of Armenia and a member of the Arsacid dynasty by marriage to King Tiridates III of Armenia.
| Queen Ashkhen | |
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Tiridates III with his wife Ashkhen and sister Khosrovidukht by Naghash Hovnatan. | |
| Armenian Queen Consort | |
| Reign | 4th century |
| Predecessor | N/A |
| Successor | N/A |
| Born | Late 3rd century Alania |
| Died | Early 4th century Garni castle |
| Husband | Tiridates III of Armenia |
| Issue | Khosrov III the SmallMahbanu Arshakuni |
| House | Arsacid dynasty of Armenia |
| Father | Axidares of Alania |
Saint Ashkhen | |
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| Venerated in | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Feast | Saturday before fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Armenian Apostolic Church) |
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