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List Of Early Christian Saints
This is a List of 1,085 Early Christian saints— saints before 450 AD— in alphabetical order by Christian name. Wikipedia contains a calendar of saints listed by the day of the year on which they are traditionally venerated, as well as a Chronological list of saints and blesseds, listed by their date of death. Alphabetical list See also *List of saints *List of canonizations, for a list of Catholic canonizations by date *Calendar of saints *Doctor of the Church *Patron saint *Martyrology *Roman Martyrology *Saint symbolism *List of beatified people *List of venerated Catholics *List of Servants of God *Saints in Anglicanism *Saints in Methodism References External links Catholic Online list of saints by GCatholic.org < ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Saint
In religious belief, a saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. However, the use of the term ''saint'' depends on the context and denomination. In Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Oriental Orthodox, and Lutheran doctrine, all of their faithful deceased in Heaven are considered to be saints, but some are considered worthy of greater honor or emulation. Official ecclesiastical recognition, and consequently a public cult of veneration, is conferred on some denominational saints through the process of canonization in the Catholic Church or glorification in the Eastern Orthodox Church after their approval. While the English word ''saint'' originated in Christianity, historians of religion tend to use the appellation "in a more general way to refer to the state of special holiness that many religions attribute to certain people", referring to the Jewish tzadik, the Islamic walī, the Hindu rishi or Sikh gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abercius Of Hieropolis
__NOTOC__ Abercius of Hieropolis (Greek , died c. 167) was a bishop of Hierapolis at the time of Marcus Aurelius, also known as Abercius Marcellus. He was supposedly the successor to Papias. Abercius is said to have evangelized Syria and Mesopotamia, and is on that basis referred to as one of the Equals-to-the-Apostles. He was imprisoned under Marcus Aurelius, and died about 167. Abercius' feast day is celebrated on 22 October (for those churches which follow the Julian Calendar, 22 October occurs on the Gregorian Calendar date of 4 November). Several works are ascribed to Abercius: # ''An Epistle to the Emperor Marcus Aurelius'', of which Baronius speaks as extant, but he does not produce it # A ''Book of Discipline'' (Greek ) addressed to his clergy; this too is lost. Abercius is also the subject, and probable author, of the Inscription of Abercius, preserved in the Vatican Museums. William Ramsay said that "Abercius was bishop of Hieropolis in the valley of Sandukli and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham Of The High Mountain
Abraham of the High Mountain (died 399) was a teacher of Barsauma. Abraham was not only a monk but a miracle-worker of the monastery of the High Mountain which is located to north of Mount Izla. He founded a monastery near Midyat where the stylite Abel was. Retrieved on 15 Mar 2018 A was dedicated in Abraham's name at Garbia near in . His biography was written by a disciple of his, Stephen. His |
Abraham Of Cyrrhus
Saint Abraham (Cyrrhus, Syria, 350–Constantinople, 422) (also known as Abraames, Abraham of Charres and Abraham the Apostle of Lebanon was a Syrian hermit and bishop of Harran. Life Abraham was born and educated at Carrhae (modern Harran) in Syria, and preached the Gospel in the valley of Mount Lebanon, where he lived as a hermit. His life was described by Theodoret of Cyr (393-466 A.D.), the Bishop of Cyrrhus, who named him among the other thirty holy men and women in his book "Historia Religiosa" (Religious History). He spent the first part of his life in the desert of Chalcis where he lived an ascetic life, he tried his body by fasting and still standing and was so exhausted that could not move. But then he left for Lebanon as a merchant and helped the inhabitants of the village where he stayed to pay the taxes with the help of his friends. The name of the village is not known but it is believed to be '' Aqura- Afka''. "It was probably located in ''Aqura'' near the riv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham Of Clermont
Abraham of Clermont (died 479) was the founder and abbot of the monastery of Cyriacus, St.Cyriacus in Clermont-Ferrand. He was born in Byzantine Syria, along the Euphrates River and was of Persian origins. He later left for Byzantine Egypt, to visit some of the hermits there. On the way to Egypt, he was captured and held a prisoner for five years. After escaping, he went to Gaul and founded a new community of monks near the basilica of Saint Cyricus not far from St. Illidius church (St.Allyre) near Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont. He died around 479. Apollinaris Sedonius, bishop of Clermont wrote an epitaph on the grave of St. Abraham from which we learned some facts from saint's life. Veneration His feast day is celebrated on June 15.Roman Martyrology He is also a patron saint against fever. References External sources * Holweck, F. G. ''A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints''. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924. * Acta Sanctorum June 3:534–536. r. aigrain, Catholicis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham Of Arazd
Abraham of Arrazd was an Armenian priest and a disciple of the Leontine martyrs. Like his teachers, he was subjected to prolonged torture, but unlike them, was eventually set free. He then left society to become a hermit, remaining one until his death in the 5th century. He is regarded as a saint by the Armenian Church, with a feast day The calendar of saints is the traditional Christian method of organizing a liturgical year by associating each day with one or more saints and referring to the day as the feast day or feast of said saint. The word "feast" in this context d ... of December 20. References Sources * Holweck, F. G. ''A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints''. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924. Year of birth missing 5th-century deaths Armenian saints Armenian hermits 5th-century Christian saints 5th-century Christian clergy Saints of the Armenian Apostolic Church {{Armenia-reli-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham Of Arbela
Abraham of Arbela (died 345) (also known as Abramius) was a bishop of Arbela (also Persian) in Assyria. During the imprisonment of Bishop Ioannis of Arbela, he was appointed as his deputy by the local religious community. The church historian Sozomen (died 450) described in the second book of his Christian Church, among other things, the persecutions and tortures that took place in the Persian Empire under Shapur II (died 379). In paragraph 8 of chapter 8 he says: Among the names he had been able to retrieve, the name of Bishop Abraham of Arbela also appeared. He was tortured and later beheaded under Shapur II because he refused to worship the sun in Telman. The saint is venerated on February 5. He has two feast days – February 4 and 5, but January 31 in the Catholic Church.Roman Martyrology The ''Roman Martyrology'' ( la, Martyrologium Romanum) is the official martyrology of the Catholic Church. Its use is obligatory in matters regarding the Roman Rite liturgy, but di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham And His Wife
Saint Abraham the Great of Kidunja (or Kidunaja) (died c. 366) was a 4th-century hermit and priest. He is venerated as a saint in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy. Biography The ''Vita'' of St. Abraham was written by his friend, St. Ephrem. Abraham was born to a wealthy family near Edessa, during the third century. After receiving an excellent education, Abraham was encouraged to get married. He followed the wishes of his parents, but shortly before the wedding ceremony, he told his bride his desire to dedicate his life to God. His bride accepted this resolution and Abraham retired to a cell near the city, where he walled up the cell door, leaving only a small window open for food to be brought him. Ten years after he retreated from the world, his parents died, leaving Abraham a wealthy man. He had the inheritance distributed to the poor. Abraham became known throughout the region as a holy man and many came to him for guidance. Reports of his reputation came ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abra Of Poitiers
Saint Abra (c. 343 – c. 360) was the daughter of Hilary of Poitiers. Saint Abra herself has been recognized as a saint. She was born before her father converted to Christianity and was made a bishop. At her father's advice, she took the vow of virginity. During her father's exile from Poitiers, she and her mother remained there. She died shortly after his return in 360, supposedly at the age of seventeen or eighteen. She is remembered for her work among the poor and spreading of Christianity in the area around Poitiers, France. Her feast day The calendar of saints is the traditional Christian method of organizing a liturgical year by associating each day with one or more saints and referring to the day as the feast day or feast of said saint. The word "feast" in this context d ... is celebrated on 12 December in Poitiers. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Abra Of Poitiers 4th-century births 4th-century deaths 4th-century Roman women 4th-century Christian saints Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abibus Of Samosata
Abibus of Samosata (died 297) was a Christian martyr at Samosata (in Syria on the River Euphrates). He lived during the period of Diocletianic Persecution. He was arrested for refusing to take part in a pagan ritual to celebrate the victory of Emperor Maximian over the Persians. He was thrown to prison where his body was scratched with iron, he had heavy shackles over his neck. Retrieved on 22 Feb 2018 In 297 he was sentenced to be executed by . After having lived for two days on the cross, he was taken down and his head was pierced by nails. He was crucified together with other martyrs – James, Romanus, Lollius, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abibus Of Edessa
Abibus or Habibus of Edessa (–322), also known as Abibus the New, was a Christian Deacon who was martyred at Edessa under Emperor Licinius. Syrian Christian saints Life Abibus was born in Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey), in the Roman province of Osroene, in about AD 307. He was ordained a deacon, and the Emperor ordered the arrest of Abibus for his zealous spreading of Christianity. Abibus appeared in front of his executioners not wanting any Christian to have been suffered during his searching.Holy Martyrs and Confessors Gurias, Samonas and Abibus, of Edessa Retrieved on 20 Feb 2018 Abibus was sentenced to be |
Abibion
Abibion (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Byzantine Syria, together with Eusebonas. He also served as first abbot of that monastery. He is included in the ''Heiligen-Lexicon''. He received his instruction from Eusebius Eusebius of Caesarea (; grc-gre, Εὐσέβιος ; 260/265 – 30 May 339), also known as Eusebius Pamphilus (from the grc-gre, Εὐσέβιος τοῦ Παμφίλου), was a Greek historian of Christianity, exegete, and Christian .... His feast day, if he had one, is unknown. References Sources * Holweck, F. G., ''A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints''. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924. * Davies, Gordon J, ''Social Life of Early Christians'', Lutterworth Press (1954) 5th-century deaths Byzantine abbots Byzantine saints 5th-century Christian saints Year of birth unknown {{saint-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
