Abraham of Rostov

Saint Abraham of Rostov
Icon of Saint Abraham of Rostov
Born	Galich, Russia
Died	about 1073 to 1077 Rostov, Russia
Venerated in	Eastern Orthodoxy
Feast	October 29

Saint Abraham of Rostov was born in the tenth century, to a non-Christian family in Galich, Russia. After a near-death experience and healing, Abraham converted to Christianity and became a monk.

He preached the Gospel in his area, during which time he also destroyed an idol of Veles. Abraham founded the monastery of the Theophany in Rostov, as well two parish churches.