Abraham of Arbela

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Abraham of Arbela (died c. 348) (also known as Abramius) was a bishop of Arbela in Assyria.

He was tortured and later beheaded under Shapur II because he refused to worship the sun in Telman.

His feast day is February 4.

References

  • Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
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