Hieromartyr
Abramius of Arbela in Assyria
Hieromartyr Abramius, Bishop of Arbela in Assyria
New Calendar February 4 Old Calendar February 17
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Abramius of Arbela in Assyria as Bishop of Arbela in Assyria. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Abramius of Arbela in Assyria as a patron when they bear the name Abramius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Abramius of Arbela in Assyria, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.