Abraham of Rostov
| Saint Abraham of Rostov | |
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Icon of Saint Abraham of Rostov | |
| Born | Galich, Russia |
| Died |
about 1073 to 1077 Rostov, Russia |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodoxy |
| Canonized | ' |
| 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 Theophany 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