Mor Abraham

Saint Thomas Christians

Mar Abraham was the last in the long line of Mesopotamin Bishops who governed the Church of Saint Thomas Christians. In spite of the express approbation of the Pope, he was not welcomed by the Portuguese ecclesiastical authorities.^[1]

Syriac Orthodox Church

Mar Abraham is a saint of the Syriac Orthodox Church. His feast day is November 15.

References

↑ Thekkedath, History of Christianity in India, P-48-49

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

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