Abrahamite monks

Abrahamite monks

The Abrahamite monks were an order of monks who were martyred for their veneration of images under Emperor Theophilus. They are regarded as saints by the Roman Catholic Church, with a feast day of July 6.

References

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


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