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Abraham of Nethpra

Abraham of Nethpra

March 13 · †501

Abraham of Nethpra († c. 501) — Saint, monk. Feast day: 13 March.

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Abraham of Nethpra was a 6th-century monk belonging to the Assyrian Church of the East. Born in Beith-Nethpra, located in the region of Adiabene, he dedicated much of his life to asceticism. After spending time in Egypt, he returned to his homeland to live as a hermit. He spent thirty years residing in a cave, where he practiced his faith until his death in the early 6th century.

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