Martiros of Crimea

Martiros of Crimea
Born
Martiros Ghrimetsi
NationalityArmenian
Occupation(s)Writer, poet, historian and a priest

Martiros of Crimea or Martiros Ghrimetsi (Armenian: Մարտիրոս Ղրիմեցի) was an Armenian writer, poet, historian and a priest of the 17th century.

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Google Books website, A Reference Guide to Modern Armenian Literature, 1500–1920, edited by Kevork B. Bardakjian, page 58
  2. ^ "Հայ մաթենագրության Թուանշյան գրադարան".


Religious titles
Preceded by Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople
1659–1660 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem
1677–1680 		Succeeded by



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