Saint Gregory the Illuminator
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September 30th – Saint of the Day: Saint Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop & Hermit
They threw him in a pit to die. He climbed out 13 years later and converted an entire nation. 🕯️ Saint Gregory the Illuminator’s dad assassinated a king. The king’s son got his revenge: torture, then a snake-filled dungeon called… Continue reading
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September 29th – Saint of the Day: Saints Rhipsime, Gaiana, and Companions, Virgins & Martyrs
She turned down the most powerful man on earth. 👑❌ Emperor Diocletian saw her portrait and demanded her hand in marriage. The palace. The throne. The empire. All hers. Rhipsime said no. She was already taken, by Christ. ✝️ So… Continue reading
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September 30th – Saint of the Day: Saint Gregory the Illuminator
From pit to Pentecost fire. ⛪️🔥 Saint Gregory the Illuminator survived years in the dungeon at Khor Virap, was pulled out to pray over a broken king, and watched Jesus turn Armenia into the first Christian kingdom. He preached Christ,… Continue reading
