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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....