Saint Cyril (General of Mount Carmel)
Born in Constantinople in 1126, Cyril was a learned priest and diplomat before joining the Carmelite Order following a v…
Place
Armenia
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6 saints associated
Saint Gregory of Armenia (Bishop of Nicopolis)
Bishop of Nicopolis in Armenia, Gregory abandoned his see to flee honors and the Manichaean heresy. He settled as a recl…
Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Apostle of Armenia)
Descended from the Arsacid dynasty, Gregory was the apostle of Armenia in the 4th century. After surviving terrible tort…
Saint Leontius of Caesarea
A prelate of Caesarea in the 4th century, Saint Leontius was a major figure of the Catholic Church, praised by Saint Ath…
Saint Macarius of Antioch
An Armenian nobleman who became Archbishop of Antioch, Macarius abandoned his office out of humility to travel as a pilg…
Blessed Oderic of Pordenone
A religious of the Order of Friars Minor in the 14th century, Oderic of Pordenone was a great missionary in Asia, travel…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Armenia?
Saints associated with Armenia: Saint Cyril (General of Mount Carmel), Saint Gregory of Armenia (Bishop of Nicopolis), Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Apostle of Armenia), Saint Leontius of Caesarea, Saint Macarius of Antioch and Blessed Oderic of Pordenone.