Martiros of Crimea

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

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

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]

See also

• List of ecumenical patriarchs of Constantinople
• List of Armenian patriarchs of Jerusalem