Martyrs of Armenia

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22 November

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A group of eight Franciscan martyred in the region of Mujuk-Dersi, Armenia (modern Turkey) by invading Islamic Turks who tortured them, demanded they convert, and murdered them when they did not. They were

• Baldji Oghlou Ohannes
• David Oghlou David
• Dimbalac Oghlou Wartavar
• Geremia Oghlou Boghos
• Khodianin Oghlou Kadir
• Kouradji Oghlou Tzeroum
• Salvatore Lilli
• Toros Oghlou David

Died

martyred on 22 November 1895 in Mujuk-Dersi, Armenia (modern Turkey)

Beatified

3 October 1982 by Pope John Paul II

Canonized

pending

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