Abraham of Smolensk
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Abraham of Smolensk (Russian: Авраамий Смоленский; 1150 or 1172 - c. 1222) was a Russian monk and priest.[2] He resided at the Bogoroditzkaja convent and was regarded as a miracle worker. He engaged in extensive preaching and biblical studies and is viewed as a notable figure in the pre-Mongol Russia.[3]
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Abraham of Smolensk | |
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Priest | |
Born | 1150 or 1172 Smolensk, Russia |
Died | c. 1222 Smolensk, Russia |
Venerated in | |
Canonized | 1549, Papal State by Pope Paul III |
Feast | 21 August |
Attributes | Monastic habit Prayer rope Cross |
Patronage | Smolensk |
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