Martyrs of Armenia November 22

 Martyrs of Armenia

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A group of eight Franciscans 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

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

Beatified

3 October 1982 by Pope John Paul II