Grigoris
Saint302–335
Grigoris (302, Kayseri — 335, Derbent) — Saint, monk.
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Grigoris was a 4th-century monk who served as the Catholicos of Caucasian Albania. Born in Caesarea, Cappadocia, he was the grandson of Gregory the Illuminator. After being ordained at the age of fifteen, he traveled to the Maskut Kingdom to preach. His mission ended in tragedy when he was trampled by mounted soldiers in the Vatnean Fields, also known as Paytakaran. He died in 335, leaving a lasting impact on the religious history of the region.