About Abba Aftse
Born 500. Abba Aftse was a monk and missionary.
Abba Aftse or ‘Afsé (probably late 400s and early 500s A.D.) was one of the Nine Saints of Ethiopia.
As he has a Syriac name, he likely came from Edessa or its surroundings. According to a gädl (Acts or Vita) of him, he traveled from Asia Minor to Rome. In Rome, he met Abba Garima. The two both traveled to Ethiopia, where they spent much of their time together as mutual companions.
His feast day is on 29 Genbot (5 June).
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Who was Abba Aftse?
One or the Ethiopian Nine Saints
When was Abba Aftse born?
Abba Aftse was born in 500.
What was Abba Aftse's occupation?
Abba Aftse was a monk and missionary.
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