Statue of Saint Gregory The Illuminator Date Unknown Artist Unknown Facade of Saint PeterS Basilica Vatican City Rome Italy Photographed On 4 May 2010 By Lars Curfs
Statue of Saint Gregory The Illuminator Date Unknown Artist Unknown Facade of Saint PeterS Basilica Vatican City Rome Italy Photographed On 4 May 2010 By Lars Curfs

Saint Gregory The Illuminator

Also known as: Apostle to Armenia; Gregorios ho phoster; Gregory Lusavorich; Gregory of Armenia; Gregory the Enlightener; Gregory, Illuminator of Armenia; The Enlightener

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

September 30

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Gregory The Illuminator, also known as Apostle to Armenia, Gregorios ho phoster, Gregory Lusavorich, Gregory of Armenia, Gregory the Enlightener, Gregory, Illuminator of Armenia, or The Enlightener, was born in 257, possibly in Parthia. He is believed to be the son of Anak, who killed King Khosrov I of Armenia. As a result, young Gregory was sent to Caesarea in order to avoid being killed in revenge....

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