Saints & Feasts
of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church
THE ILLUMINATOR’S DELIVERANCE FROM THE PIT
Saturday, June 6, is the Feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s deliverance from the pit Gregory is revered as the patron saint of the Armenian Church. He is recognized and memorialized in both eastern and western hierarchical churches. The Armenian liturgical calendar reserves three feast days in his honor: Entrance into the pit; deliverance from the pit, and discovery of relics.
Courtesy of St. Leon Armenian Cathedral in Burbank, CA
