Saint Mesrop The Teacher
Also known as: Mesrop Mashtot; Mesrob…
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
17 February; 5 July (Armenian Apostolic Church); 19 February on some calendars
Born
C.362 in Hatsik, Taron Province, Kingdom of Armenia
Died
17 February 440 in Vagharshapat, Armenia of natural causes
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
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