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Abba Sehma

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian saint

Monk Missionary
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About Abba Sehma

Abba Sehma was a monk and missionary.

Abba Tsahma or Sähma (probably late 400s and early 500s A.D.) was one of the Nine Saints of Ethiopia. He was known as a scholar.

Abba Tsahma may have originally been from Antioch. He later moved to Sädénya, Ethiopia.

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Important facts

Occupation
Monk, missionary

Frequently asked questions

Who was Abba Sehma?

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian saint

What was Abba Sehma's occupation?

Abba Sehma was a monk and missionary.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abba Sehma

· Wikidata: Q85981856

· DBpedia: Abba Tsahma

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