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Saint Abraham of Smolensk

Also known as: Avraamii of Smolensk

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Post-Congregation

Feast Day

21-Aug

Born

12th century at Smolensk, Russia

Canonized

1549 by Pope Paul III

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Biography

Saint Abraham of Smolensk, also known as Avraamii of Smolensk, was born in the 12th century in Smolensk, Russia. He was born into a wealthy family but was orphaned at a young age. When he reached the age to make his own choices, he decided to give away his wealth and dedicate his life to God. He entered the Bogoroditskaya monastery as a monk.

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