Abraham of Arbela

Abraham of Arbela (died c. 348) (also known as Abramius) was a bishop of Arbela in Assyria.

He was tortured and later beheaded under Shapur II because he refused to worship the sun in Telman.

His feast day is February 4.

References

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

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