Abraham and Coprius of Griasowetzk

Abraham and Coprius of Griasowetzk

Abraham and Coprius of Griasowetzk founded the Christian monastery at Griasowetzk in Russia.

They were born in Russia, and built the monastery of Graisowetzk, near Wolodga, 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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