Hierarch

Blessed Gregory, Patriarch of Antioch

April 20 Old CalendarMay 3 New Calendar

Life

An Armenian by nationality. He was abbot of the Monastery of Pharan, beneath Mount Sinai; and when Blessed Anastasius was driven from the throne, he was appointed Patriarch of Antioch even against his own will. Blessed Sophronios the Patriarch also writes of him most commendably in his Leimonarion (Spiritual Meadow). Gregory was distinguished especially by his exceeding great mercy, particularly toward sinners. He reposed in the Lord in the year 593.

From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, April 20. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Also commemorated on April 20

Venerable Theodore Trichinas Venerable Venerable Anastasius of Sinai Venerable Blessed Anastasius the Sinaite, Patriarch of Antioch Hierarch Holy Apostle Zacchaeus Apostle Venerable Athanasius of Meteora Venerable

The full reading for April 20 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.

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