Abraham of Egypt

Abraham of Egypt

Abraham of Egypt was a monk of Egypt. He was a disciple of Agatho the Silent.He is considered a saint in the Coptic Church, who hold his feast day on May 21.

References

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


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