Day of Saint Gregory, the Illuminator of Armenia

September 30, Monday

Day of Saint Gregory, the Illuminator of Armenia
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Gregory the Illuminator is the patron saint and first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church. He was a religious leader who converted Armenia from paganism to Christianity in 301.

Gregory is commemorated on September 30 by the Eastern Orthodox Church, which styles him "Holy Hieromartyr Gregory, Bishop of Greater Armenia, Equal of the Apostles and Enlightener of Armenia."

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