SPEAR Factoids about Abraham — ܐܒܪܗܡ

Abraham is commemorated in Abraham, Cyriacus, Barhadbeshabba and Sergius (text) [http://syriaca.org/work/834] in the Lives of the Eastern Saints by John of Ephesus. 1

Syriaca.org URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1547

Personal Information

Name variant(s):

Abraham See factoid page

the blessed Abraham See factoid page

Birth:

Birth place: Abraham was born in Persia. See factoid page

Sex:

Abraham was male. See factoid page

Place of residence:

Abraham resided in Asia. See factoid page

Sanctity:

Abraham was a saint. See factoid page

Occupation(s):

Abraham was a deacon. See factoid page

Relationships

John of Ephesus commemorated Abraham. See factoid page

Events

Abraham, Cyriac, Barhadbshabba, and Sergius abolished paganism, overthrew idolatry, uprooted altars, destroyed shrines, and cut down trees in ardent religious zeal in the high mountainous region of Asia. See factoid page

Abraham, Cyriac, Barhadbshabba, and Sergius helped John of Ephesus build ninety-two churches and ten monasteries in four provinces with the help of the heavenly power. See factoid page

Abraham, Cyriac, Barhadbshabba, and Sergius were all buried together in the the sepulchre. See factoid page

How to cite:

“Person Page for Abraham — ܐܒܪܗܡ ,” in SPEAR: Syriac Persons Events and Relations, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, https://dev.spear-prosop.org/aggregate/person/1547.html, 2025-07-01.