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The Bagratids were more diplomatic than the Mamikonians in their dealings with their foreign
overlords, and as governor, Smbat Ablabas Bagratuni remained loyal to the caliph. Also called
Smbat "the Confessor" of Armenia. sparapet of Armenia Smbat VIII Ablabas Bagratuni inherited
Ayrarat. He married Hripsime (?). He was born circa 785. He was the son of Prince of Armenia
Ashot Msaker Bagratuni. He succeeded his father Ashot Msaker and ruled for thirty-five years.
Marzpan of Armenia, Transcaucasia, between 818 and 853. "[Smbat] built the lavishly ornamented
blessed chapel (k'awaran) at Erazgawors, which is presently called Shirakawan." Sparapet. He died
in 856 in Samara. "Now Ja'far put Smbat into jail so that he renounce Christ; but instead of
accepting the impious command, Smbat boldly confessed Christ, and was kept in that prison until
he died. Smbat inherited the name "the Confessor". Many others were martyred for Christ, dying
wickedly."
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