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]

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).[2]

References edit

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