Absadi

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Absadi is a saint of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. He was a disciple of Ewostatewos, and his best known disciple is Abba Filipos. He founded the monastery of Debre Mariam, which is located in modern-day Eritrea.

Absadi's feast day is September 27.

[edit] References

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