Gregory the Illuminator

Summary

Gregory the Illuminator is a human^[1]. He was born in Armenia^[2]. He was born on January 1, 252^[3]. He died on January 1, 329^[4]. He worked as a religious leader^[5] and presbyter^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Gregory the Illuminator was born in Armenia^[2].
• Gregory the Illuminator was born on January 1, 252^[3].
• Gregory the Illuminator was born on 239^[8].
• Gregory the Illuminator was born on 239^[9].
• Gregory the Illuminator died on January 1, 329^[4].
• Gregory the Illuminator died on 325^[10].
• Gregory the Illuminator died on 326^[11].
• Gregory the Illuminator's father was Anak the Parthian^[12].
• Among Gregory the Illuminator's spouses was Julitta of Armenia^[13].
• A child of Gregory the Illuminator was St. Vrtanes I^[14].
• A child of Gregory the Illuminator was St. Aristaces I^[15].
• Gregory the Illuminator worked as a religious leader^[5].
• Gregory the Illuminator worked as a presbyter^[6].
• Gregory the Illuminator held the position of Catholicos of All Armenians^[16].
• Gregory the Illuminator's religion is recorded as Armenian Apostolic Church^[17].
• Gregory the Illuminator is recorded as male^[18].
• Gregory the Illuminator's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Gregory the Illuminator's family is recorded as Gregorids^[20].
• Gregory the Illuminator's noble title is recorded as Catholicos of All Armenians^[21].
• Gregory the Illuminator's Commons category is recorded as Gregory the Illuminator^[22].
• Gregory the Illuminator's canonization status is recorded as saint^[23].
• Gregory the Illuminator's given name is recorded as Gregor^[24].
• Gregory the Illuminator's given name is recorded as Grigol^[25].
• Gregory the Illuminator's feast day is recorded as September 30^[26].
• Gregory the Illuminator's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Gregory the Illuminator^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Armenia^[2], Gregory the Illuminator… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 252^[3] and 239^[8]. His father was Anak the Parthian^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include religious leader^[5] and presbyter^[6]. Gregory the Illuminator held the position of Catholicos of All Armenians^[16].

Personal Life

Gregory the Illuminator was married to Julitta of Armenia^[13]. Children include St. Vrtanes I^[14], an Eastern Orthodox priest^[28], 0250–0342^[29] and St. Aristaces I^[15], a presbyter^[30], 0264–0333^[31]. His religion is recorded as Armenian Apostolic Church^[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 329^[4], 325^[10], and 326^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gregory the Illuminator include St. Elie and St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Cathedral^[32], a Catholic cathedral^[33], in Lebanon^[34], founded in 1928^[35]; Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church of Galata^[36], a church building^[37], in Turkey^[38], founded in 1391^[39]; via San Gregorio Armeno^[40], a thoroughfare^[41], in Italy^[42]; St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, São Paulo^[43], a church building^[44], in Brazil^[45]; Aruchavank^[46], a cultural property^[47], in Armenia^[48], founded in 0700^[49]; Santi Gregorio e Siro^[50], a church building^[51], in Italy^[52], founded in 1516^[53]; St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral (Glendale, California)^[54], a Catholic cathedral^[55], in United States^[56], founded in 2001^[57]; and St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church^[58].

Why It Matters

Gregory the Illuminator has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[59]

Entities named for him include St. Elie and St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Cathedral^[32], a Catholic cathedral^[33], in Lebanon^[34], founded in 1928^[35]; Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church of Galata^[36], a church building^[37], in Turkey^[38], founded in 1391^[39]; via San Gregorio Armeno^[40], a thoroughfare^[41], in Italy^[42]; St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, São Paulo^[43], a church building^[44], in Brazil^[45]; Aruchavank^[46], a cultural property^[47], in Armenia^[48], founded in 0700^[49]; and Santi Gregorio e Siro^[50], a church building^[51], in Italy^[52], founded in 1516^[53].

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^[12].

Who was Gregory the Illuminator married to?

Gregory the Illuminator's spouses include Julitta of Armenia^[13].

What did Gregory the Illuminator do for work?

Gregory the Illuminator worked as religious leader^[5] and presbyter^[6].