Nerses IV the Gracious was an Armenian bishop and poet who served as the Catholicos of All Armenians from 1166 to 1173. Born into the noble Pahlavuni family around 1102, he was educated by prominent scholars and later became a central figure in the Armenian Church. He is widely recognized for his literary contributions and his diplomatic attempts to bridge the theological divide between the Armenian and Eastern Orthodox churches. Known by the epithet Shnorhali, which signifies his eloquence or grace, he remains a significant spiritual and cultural leader in Armenian history.