Abraham of Rostov
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| Saint Abraham of Rostov | |
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| Born | unknown (10th century), Galich, Russia |
| Died | about 1073 to 1077, Rostov, Russia |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodoxy |
| Feast | October 29 |
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Saint Abraham of Rostov was born in the tenth century, to a non-Christian family in Galich, Russia. After a near-death experience and healing, Abraham converted to Christianity and became a monk.
He preached the Gospel in his area, during which time he also destroyed an idol of Veles.
Abraham founded the monastery of the Theophony in Rostov, as well two parish churches.
[edit] References
- Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
[edit] External links
- Venerable Abramius the Archimandrite of Rostov Orthodox icon and synaxarion
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