How did Armenia maintain a strong Christian identity while being surrounded by Muslim nations?

by ssreejeet

I apologize if this question is too naive as I do not have a strong grasp on the history of the Caucasus region, but I wanted to inquire as to how despite Seljuk and later Ottoman rule, Armenia has continued to maintain a majority Christian population. How is it that despite being surrounded by majority Muslim nations such as Turkey and Azerbaijan, and also having been ruled by Muslim empires, Armenia has maintained its Christian numbers? I assume it's due to a multitude of factors, but shedding some light on this questions would be greatly appreciated.

DanKensington

As luck would have it, we had exactly this question just a few days ago, ably covered by u/ManicMarine and others in the replies. More can always be said if anyone would like to contribute, of course!