Rhipsime was a Roman nun and martyr whose life and death are central to the traditional account of Armenia's conversion to Christianity. Fleeing persecution under Emperor Diocletian, she and a group of fellow Christian virgins traveled to Armenia. There, they faced the wrath of King Tiridates, who sought to force Rhipsime into marriage. Following her refusal and subsequent martyrdom, the king was reportedly afflicted by divine punishment, eventually leading to his conversion and the widespread adoption of the Christian faith throughout the Armenian kingdom.