A portrait of St. Abraham
St. Abraham
Biblical era – Biblical era
Feast
October 9 · I c.
Patron of
Fathers · Patriarchs · Hospitality · Faith
Order
Biblical Saint / Patriarch
Patriarch of Israel and "father in faith" (Genesis 12-25); called by God from Ur to Canaan and given the covenant promise. Honored in the Roman Canon and named in the Roman Martyrology. Traditional feast October 9.
Life & Times
Also known as: Abraham the Patriarch · Born: Biblical era · Died: Biblical era · From: Mesopotamia / Canaan.
Patronage
St. Abraham is invoked as the patron of fathers, patriarchs, hospitality, faith. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.”— Genesis 22:8 — his answer to Isaac on the way to Mount Moriah, a prophetic word of the Sacrifice of Christ.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Abraham, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.