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Saint Gregory the Illuminator
Saint Gregory the Illuminator, also known as Apostle to Armenia, Gregorios ho phoster, Gregory Lusavorich, Gregory of Armenia, Gregory the Enlightener, Gregory, Illuminator of Armenia, or The Enlightener, was born in 257, possibly in Parthia. He is believed to be the son of Anak, who killed King Khosrov I of Armenia.
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A teacher who founded the Missionaries of Charity and brought the needs of abandoned people before the world.
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A Dominican friar whose teaching joined patient argument, biblical study, and prayer in a sustained search for truth.
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