From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Abraham of Clermont
Abraham of Clermont
Abraham of Clermont (died c. 485) was the founder and
abbot of the monastery of St. Cirgues in Clermont-Fer-
References
rand. • Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St.
He was born in Syria, along the Euphrates River. He Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
later left for Egypt, to visit some of the hermits there. On Persondata
the way to Egypt, he was captured and held a prisoner for
Name Abraham of Clermont
five years. After escaping, he went to Gaul and founded a
new community of monks near the basilica of Saint Cyri- Alternative names
cus near Clermont. He died around 485. Short description
Date of birth
Veneration Place of birth
His feast day is celebrated on June 15. He is also a patron Date of death 485
saint against fever. Place of death
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