Gregory the Illuminator
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Summary
Gregory the Illuminator was born on 239[1] in Armenia[2]. He died on January 1, 329[3]. He worked as a religious leader[4], presbyter[5], and illuminator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,909 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 325[8], 326[9]
- Father: Anak the Parthian[10]
- Spouse: Julitta of Armenia[11]
- Child: St. Vrtanes I[12], St. Aristaces I[13]
- Position held: Catholicos of All Armenians[14]
- Religion or worldview: Armenian Apostolic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Gregorids[17]
- Noble title: Catholicos of All Armenians[18]
- Commons category: Gregory the Illuminator[19]
- Canonization status: saint[20]
- Given name: Gregor[21], Grigol[22]
- Feast day: September 30[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gregory the Illuminator[24]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[28], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[29], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Armenian[31]
- Name in native language: Գրիգոր Լուսավորիչ[32], Γρηγόριος Φωστήρ[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gregory the Illuminator include Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral[34], a cathedral[35], in Armenia[36], founded in 1997[37]; via San Gregorio Armeno[38], a thoroughfare[39], in Italy[40]; San Gregorio Armeno[41], a church building[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1572[44]; St. Elie and St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Cathedral[45], a Catholic cathedral[46], in Lebanon[47], founded in 1928[48]; Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church of Galata[49], a church building[50], in Turkey[51], founded in 1391[52]; St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church[53], a church building[54], in Azerbaijan[55], founded in 1887[56]; St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral (Glendale, California)[57], a Catholic cathedral[58], in United States[59], founded in 2001[60]; and Aruchavank[61].
Why It Matters
Gregory the Illuminator has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral[34], a cathedral[35], in Armenia[36], founded in 1997[37]; via San Gregorio Armeno[38], a thoroughfare[39], in Italy[40]; San Gregorio Armeno[41], a church building[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1572[44]; St. Elie and St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Cathedral[45], a Catholic cathedral[46], in Lebanon[47], founded in 1928[48]; Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church of Galata[49], a church building[50], in Turkey[51], founded in 1391[52]; and St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church[53], a church building[54], in Azerbaijan[55], founded in 1887[56].
FAQs
Where was Gregory the Illuminator born?
Gregory the Illuminator was born in Armenia[2].
Who were Gregory the Illuminator's parents?
Gregory the Illuminator's father was Anak the Parthian[10].
Who was Gregory the Illuminator married to?
Gregory the Illuminator's spouses include Julitta of Armenia[11].
What did Gregory the Illuminator do for work?
Gregory the Illuminator worked as a religious leader[4], presbyter[5], and illuminator[6].