Porphyrius

Russian bishop (1804-1885) · Russia · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 80

Bishop Porphyrius was a Russian traveller, theologian, orientalist, archaeologist and byzantinologist, founder of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, and discoverer of several ancient codices. From 1865 on, he was auxiliary bishop of Chigirin.

Porphyrius is read about 13 times a day, in 8 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 13 June 2026

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