Abraham of Ephesus explained

Abraham of Ephesus was a 6th-century Archbishop of Ephesus in the Byzantine Empire and monastery founder. He is venerated as a saint by both the Catholic and the Orthodox Churches. His feast day is 28 October.

Legacy

During his life as bishop he played an important role in the foundation of a monastery in Constantinople and another in Jerusalem.[1]

Two homilies, important for the knowledge and understanding of the ancient Byzantine liturgy, have reached us: One on the feast of the Annunciation and one on the feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abraham Of Ephesus, St. .
  2. Book: B. L. Marthaler . New Catholic encyclopedia. . 2003 . Thomson/Gale . Catholic University of America . 0-7876-4004-2 . 2nd . Detroit . 38 . 50723247.