Abraham of the High Mountain

Abraham of the High Mountain (died 406) was a teacher of Barsauma. A monastery was dedicated in his name at Garbia near Modiad in Tur Abdin. His biography was written by a disciple of his, Stephen. His feast day is April 18.

References

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

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