Abba Alef

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

Saint

Alef
Abba
Born5th century
ResidenceEthiopia
Died6th century
Ethiopia
Venerated inEthiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church
FeastMarch 20

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

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