
Why St. Gregory of Narek Became a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis recognized this Armenian saint for his deep theological insights — yet many Catholics still don’t know his name.
Pope Francis recognized this Armenian saint for his deep theological insights — yet many Catholics still don’t know his name.
For St. Gregory of Narek, prayer was a conversation between a sinner and a merciful God — one we can still join today.
During the April 12 Divine Mercy Sunday Mass, Francis also proclaimed Armenian-rite St. Gregory of Narek a doctor of the Church..
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Pope Francis on Feb. 21 confirmed St. Gregory of Narek as the Church’s newest doctor during a private audience with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect for the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
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