A relation $R$ on the set $\{1, 2, 3\}$ defined as $R = \{(1, 1), (1, 2), (2, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3)\}$ is given. Two statements are provided: an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C), and (D) given below:
Assertion (A): A relation $R$ on the set $\{1, 2, 3\}$ defined as $R = \{(1, 1), (1, 2), (2, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3)\}$ is an equivalence relation.
Reason (R): A relation that is reflexive, symmetric and transitive is an equivalence relation.