Abraham of the High Mountain
4th-century Christian saint
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Abraham of the High Mountain (died 399)[1] was a teacher of Barsauma. Abraham was not only a monk but a miracle-worker of the monastery of the High Mountain which is located to north of Mount Izla. He founded a monastery near Midyat where the stylite Abel was.[2]
Died399
modern Turkey
modern Turkey
FeastApril 18 (in Syriac Church)
Abraham of the High Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Saint | |
| Died | 399 modern Turkey |
| Feast | April 18 (in Syriac Church) |
A monastery was dedicated in Abraham's name at Garbia near in Tur Abdin. His biography was written by a disciple of his, Stephen. His feast day is April 18.
