Gomidas Keumurdjian
Gomidas Keumurdjian | |
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Priest and Martyr | |
Born | c. 1656 Constantinople, Byzantine Empire |
Died | 5 November 1707 (aged 51) Constantinople, Byzantine Empire |
Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Beatified | 23 June 1929, Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City by Pope Pius XI |
Feast | 5 November |
Attributes | Martyr's palm Priest attire Book |
Patronage | Armenia |
Gomidas Keumurdjian (Armenian: Գոմիդաս Քէումուրդճեան) (c. 1656- 5 November 1707) known as Cosma de Carboniano was the Armenian priest later convert to Catholicism, He is regarded by the Roman Catholic Church as a martyr and is venerated as a Blessed.
In April 1707, he was arrested as rebellious to the laws of the Ottoman Empire, but was released. On 5 November 1707 he was arrested again by false accusation and sentenced to death.[1]
On 1929, Pope Pius XI beatified Gomidas Keumurdjian as the Blessed and his feast day is celebrated every year on 5 November.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Blessed Gomidas Keumurgian". en.santopedia.com. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
- ^ "Armenians Celebrate the Annunciation – From Ararat to Istanbul". CNEWA. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
Categories:
- 1656 births
- 1707 deaths
- Beatifications by Pope Pius XI
- Catholic saints
- Armenian priests
- Armenians of the Ottoman Empire