Rabulas of Samosata
Syrian saint
About Rabulas of Samosata
Lived 450 – 530 (aged 79–80).
Saint Rabulas (or Rabula) of Samosata (died 530 AD ) was a monk and ascetic. A native of Samosata, He learned the Syriac language. Rabulas became an ascetic in the deserts and mountains, and then traveled to the Levant.
The Emperor Zeno provided Rabulas with funds to build a monastery in the middle of the mountains (the location of which has not been identified ), the construction of which was supervised by Bishop John of Berytus. Rabulas’ monastery became a center for converting local peoples to Christianity. Rabulas then went to Constantinople, where the Emperor Anastasius I Dicorus supported the ascetic financially. Rabulas built more monasteries with these funds.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rabulas of Samosata?
Syrian saint
When was Rabulas of Samosata born?
Rabulas of Samosata was born in 450 in Samosata.
When did Rabulas of Samosata die?
Rabulas of Samosata died in 530.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Rabulas of Samosata
· DBpedia: Rabulas of Samosata
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rabulas of Samosata. https://biography.guide/rabulas-of-samosata/
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