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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