Abraham and Coprius of Gryazovets
Abraham and Coprius of Gryazovets (Russian: Авраамий и Коприй Гразовецкий, Abraham and Coprius of Pechenega) founded the Christian monastery at Gryazovets in Russia.
They were born in Russia, and built the monastery of Gryazovets, near Vologda, around 1492, on the banks of Petshenga River. Their feast day is celebrated on February 4 in the Russian Orthodox Church.
References
- Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
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