Abraham of the High Mountain

Abraham of the High Mountain

Abraham of the High Mountain (?-406) was a teacher of Barsauma. A monastery was dedicated in his name at Garbia near Modiad in Tur Abdin. His biography was written by a disciple of his, Stephen. His feast day is April 18.

References

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


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