Matthaeus Erasmos
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Matthaeus Erasmos, O.P. (born Armenian: Մատթեոս Միրանշահ, romanized: Mattʿēos Miranšah,[1] 1567–1627) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Nachitschewan (1607–1627).[2][3][4]
Most Reverend Matthaeus Erasmos | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Nachitschewan | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| See | Archdiocese of Nakhchivan |
| In office | 1607–1627 |
| Predecessor | Azarias Friton |
| Successor | Angelus Maria Cittadini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matteos Miranshah 1567 |
| Died | 9 July 1627 (age 60) |
Biography
Matthaeus Erasmos was born in 1567 and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[5] On 22 October 1607, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Archbishop of Nachitschewan.[2][5] He served as Archbishop of Nachitschewan until his death on 9 July 1627.[5]
