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Abba Alef

Abba Alef

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian saint

Abba ‘Aléf was one of the Nine Saints of Ethiopia. He is known for founding a monastery in Bi’isa[1] (or Beheza) in Ahseya.[2]

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His feast day is on 11 Mäggabit (20 March).[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "The Nine Saints of Ethiopia: Pioneers of Christianity". Aleteia. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  2. [2]
    Irvine, A. K.; Metaferia, Seifu (2023). "Alef ('Aléf)". Dictionary of African Christian Biography. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
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