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Martyrius of Jerusalem

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'''Martyrius of Jerusalem''' was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 478 to 486. He is credited with founding the [[Monastery of Martyrius]] along the road from Jericho to Jerusalem in Palestine.
Martyrius was born in Cappadocia during the first half of the fifth century. In 457, he joined the Monastery of Euthymius which was east of Jerusalem. Looking for a an ascetic and [[Hermit|hermetic]] life, Martyrius left the crowded [[monastery]] and established himself in a cave nearby. After entering the [[Holy Orders]], Martyrius served as a [[priest]] of the [[Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem)|Church of the Holy Sepulcher]] in Jerusalem. He became Patriarch of Jerusalem in 478 and served until 486. It was probably during his term as [[patriarch]] that Martyrius built the Monastery of Martyrius in the Judean hills east of Jerusalem.
Martyrius reposed on [[April 13]], 486.
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