Abraham of Rostov

Saint Abraham of Rostov
Icon of Saint Abraham of Rostov
Born	unknown (10th century) Galich, Russia
Died	about 1073 to 1077 Rostov, Russia
Honored in	Eastern Orthodoxy
Feast	October 29

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.

References

Holweck, F. G., A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.

External links

Venerable Abramius the Archimandrite of Rostov Orthodox icon and synaxarion

Persondata
Name	Abraham Of Rostov
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Short description
Date of birth
Place of birth	Galich, Russia
Date of death
Place of death	Rostov, Russia