
Saint Abraham of Kratia
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
December 6
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Abraham of Kratia, also known as Saint Abraham of Gritze or Grizme, was a monk and bishop who lived in the 6th century. Born around 474 in Emesa, Syria, he dedicated his life to serving God and the Church. Saint Abraham's early years were marked by tragedy when his community at Emesa was destroyed and the monks were scattered due to pagan nomad raids....