Abba Alef
Ethiopian Orthodox Christian saint
Saint Alef | |
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| Born | 5th century |
| Residence | Ethiopia |
| Died | 6th century Ethiopia |
| Venerated in | Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church |
| Feast | March 20 |
Abba ‘Aléf was one of the Nine Saints of Ethiopia. He is known for founding a monastery in Bi’isa[1] (or Beheza) in Ahseya.[2]
His feast day is on 11 Mäggabit (20 March).[2]
References
- ^ "The Nine Saints of Ethiopia: Pioneers of Christianity". Aleteia. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ a b Irvine, A. K.; Metaferia, Seifu (2023). "Alef ('Aléf)". Dictionary of African Christian Biography. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
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Nine Saints of Ethiopia
- Aftse
- Alef
- Aregawi
- Garima
- Guba
- Liqanos
- Pantelewon
- Tsahma
- Yem'ata
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Giustino de Jacobis (Roman Catholic), Nine Saints • Armenian Apostolic liturgical calendar, Coptic calendar, Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar • | ||
