Abibion

Abibion (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Syria, together with Eusebonas. He also served as first abbot of that monastery. He is included in the Heiligen-Lexicon. He received his instruction from Eusebius. His feast day, if he had one, is unknown.

References

Holweck, F. G., A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
Davies, Gordon J, Social Life of Early Christians, Lutterworth Press (1954)

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