Abra of Poitiers

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Saint Abra
Born12 December 339
Died360
Venerated inCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast12 December

Saint Abra /ˈæbrə/ (c. 343 – c. 360) was the daughter of Hilary of Poitiers. Saint Abra herself has been recognized as a saint.[1]

She was born before her father converted to Christianity and was made a bishop. At her father's advice, she took the vow of virginity and became a nun. During her father's exile from Poitiers, she and her mother remained there. She died shortly after his return in 360, supposedly at the age of seventeen or eighteen.[2]

She is remembered for her work among the poor and spreading of Christianity in the area around Poitiers, France.[3]

Her feast day is celebrated on 12 December in Poitiers.

References[]

  1. ^ Holweck, F. G., A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
  2. ^ St Abra
  3. ^ "Hilary of Poitiers" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
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