Martiros of Crimea
Martiros of Crimea or Martiros Ghrimetsi (Armenian: Մարտիրոս Ղրիմեցի) was an Armenian writer, poet, historian and a priest of the 17th century.
Martiros of Crimea | |
|---|---|
| Born | Martiros Ghrimetsi |
| Nationality | Armenian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, poet, historian and a priest |
Martiros held the post of Patriarch of Constantinople from 1659-1660; he was also Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem[1] from 1677–1680.
Martiros of Crimea has left a number of poems, which are considered to be a part of the Armenian cultural heritage. He has also written a book about the history of the Armenians in Crimea, which is a significant historical source.[2] He is well known for his satirical work.[1]
References
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.