Equal-to-the-Apostles
Gregory of Greater Armenia
Hieromartyr Gregory, Bishop of Greater Armenia, Equal of the Apostles, Enlightener of Armenia
New Calendar September 30 Old Calendar October 13
Why they are a saint
Gregory of Greater Armenia, Bishop of Greater Armenia, is kept among the saints. The Church titles this saint Equal of the Apostles for missionary labor like that of the first preachers. The faithful keep his memory with the other equals of the apostles.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory of Greater Armenia as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 30. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Gregory of Greater Armenia, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.