About Abraham of Scetes
Born 350. Abraham of Scetes was a monk.
Abraham of Scetis was a monk who became a saint of the Coptic Church.
He was born the son of a wealthy landowner in Egypt. He is said to have had a vision of Christ riding the chariot of the Cherubim. He died after an 18 year illness at Djirdjeh. His cell, called Dshabih, later became a Christian shrine. His feast day in the Coptic Church is January 4.
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Who was Abraham of Scetes?
Egyptian saint
When was Abraham of Scetes born?
Abraham of Scetes was born in 350 in Egypt.
What was Abraham of Scetes's occupation?
Abraham of Scetes was a monk.
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