Mar Abhai

Mar Abhai

Abhai (also known as Mar Abhai), from the land of Gargar is a saint of the Syriac Orthodox Church. His feast day is June 26. He is included in the Syrian Martyrology of Rabban Silba.

References

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



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