19th November - Saint Nerses - Independent Catholic News

19th November - Saint Nerses - Independent Catholic News: Bishop and martyr. Nerses lived in fourth-century Armenia. He was an official in the court of King Arshak. After the death of his wife, Nerses was ordained a priest. He became chief bishop of Armenia in 363 and worked with St Basil to evangelise the people of Armenia. During his life Nerses built many monasteries and hospitals and encouraged the rich to be honest and

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