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19Th Century Armenian Illustration of Saint Mesrop The Teacher Artist Unknown

19Th Century Armenian Illustration of Saint Mesrop The Teacher Artist Unknown

Saint Mesrop The Teacher

Also known as: Mesrop Mashtot; Mesrob…

Saint

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

February 17

Died

February 17, 440

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Mesrop the Teacher (c. 361–440), revered as the Enlightener of Armenia, dedicated his life to the spiritual and cultural elevation of his people. Born in the Armenian highlands, he initially served as a career soldier before retiring from military service to embrace a monastic life as a hermit and later a

Feast Days

February 17 July 5 February 19

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