Saint Abibus of Edessa
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| Saint Abibus of Edessa | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | November 15 |
| Profession | deacon |
| Birthplace | Edessa, Osroene (modern Şanlıurfa, Turkey) |
| Death Place | Edessa, Osroene (modern Şanlıurfa, Turkey) |
| Cause of Death | martyrdom by burning (hagiographic tradition) |
| Liturgical Class | Not included |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Saint Abibus of Edessa was a fourth-century deacon and martyr venerated in both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. According to hagiographic tradition, he suffered martyrdom in Edessa during the persecution under Emperor Licinius, alongside Saints Gurias and Samonas. His commemoration occurs on November 15.
Information about Abibus derives primarily from later hagiographic accounts rather than contemporary historical documents. This cannot be confirmed through primary sources for specific biographical details such as exact dates of birth or death.
Biography
Birth
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Early Life
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Occupation
According to hagiographic tradition, Abibus served as a deacon in the church at Edessa.
Vocation
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Death
NAME met their end by martyrdom through burning, according to hagiographic tradition.
Significant events
- Martyred in Edessa (hagiographic tradition).
Significant locations
Legend
Birth location: Edessa, Osroene (modern Şanlıurfa, Turkey)
Death location: Edessa, Osroene (modern Şanlıurfa, Turkey)
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Parishes
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Media
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Shrines
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List of shrines
Church of Saints Gurias, Samonas and Abibus, Urfa
- Description: A church in modern Urfa associated with the three Edessan martyrs.
- Pilgrimage details: Location in Turkey; diocese unknown.
- Facts: "Linked to the martyrdom site in hagiographic tradition."
Canonization
Servant of God
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Venerable
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Beatification
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Canonization
Canonized prior to the establishment of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Miracles
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Miracle for beatification
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Miracle for canonization
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Other notable miracles
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Patronage
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Feast day
November 15
Veneration
Abibus is venerated through liturgical commemoration on his feast day. Relics are kept in locations unknown.
Prayers
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Intercessory
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Books
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