Martiros of Crimea

Armenian writer, poet, historian, and priest

Martiros of Crimea
Born	Martiros Ghrimetsi
Nationality	Armenian
Occupation(s)	Writer, poet, historian and a priest

Martiros of Crimea or Martiros Ghrimetsi (Armenian: Մարտիրոս Ղրիմեցի) was an Armenian writer, poet, historian and a priest of the 17th century.

Martiros held the post of Patriarch of Constantinople from 1659-1660; he was also Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem^[1] from 1677–1680.

Martiros of Crimea has left a number of poems, which are considered to be a part of the Armenian cultural heritage. He has also written a book about the history of the Armenians in Crimea, which is a significant historical source.^[2] He is well known for his satirical work.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Google Books website, A Reference Guide to Modern Armenian Literature, 1500–1920, edited by Kevork B. Bardakjian, page 58
^ "Հայ մաթենագրության Թուանշյան գրադարան".

Religious titles
Preceded by Parthenius IV	Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople 1659–1660	Succeeded by Dionysius III of Constantinople
Preceded by Yeghiazar Hromglayetzee	Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem 1677–1680	Succeeded by Hovhannes VII Amasyatzee