Husik I was a 4th-century Armenian patriarch belonging to the hereditary Gregorid line. As the grandson of Gregory the Illuminator and son of Vrtanes I, he served as the Catholicos of All Armenians from 341 to 347 during the reign of King Tiran. His leadership was marked by significant tension with the monarchy, stemming from religious or political disagreements. This conflict ultimately led to his violent death at the hands of the king's associates, ending his brief tenure as the head of the Armenian Church.
Life and death
Educated at the royal court, Husik was married into the Arsacid dynasty. He succeeded his father as patriarch and was consecrated in Caesarea. His reign ended abruptly when he clashed with King Tiran, possibly due to the king's support for Arianism or attempts to limit ecclesiastical authority. Following a confrontation at a church in Bnabegh, Husik was fatally wounded and died in Tordan, where he was laid to rest near his ancestors.
Veneration
The Armenian Church recognizes Husik I as a saint. He is commemorated alongside other descendants of Gregory the Illuminator. His feast day is observed on the Saturday following the third Sunday of Christmas or the Saturday following the third Sunday of Vardavar.