Faustus of Byzantium

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Fifth-century Armenian historian (P'awstos Buzand) who recorded the legend of Jacob of Nisibis and the Ark plank.

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    Legend of Jacob of Nisibis and a plank from the Ark

    By the 5th century a legend held that Jacob of Nisibis climbed toward the Ark and received a board from it from an angel; Etchmiadzin displays a relic said to be that wood.

    Faustus of Byzantium Cudi Dağı (Mount Judi) Mount Ararat Claimed 1 source