
Saint Galata of Melitene
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
April 19
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Galata of Melitene, also known as Galata of Armenia, was a renowned martyr of the early Christian era. Not much is known about his life, but his unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution remain an inspiration to believers to this day. Born in the 4th century in the region of Melitene, Armenia (present-day Turkey), Galata grew up in a time of religious upheaval....