A portrait of St. Abraham Kidunaia
St. Abraham Kidunaia
c. 296 – c. 366
Feast
March 16 · IV c.
Patron of
Hermits · Penitents · Spiritual directors
Order
Hermit / Confessor
Syrian hermit and priest of the 4th century who lived in austere solitude near Edessa for fifty years, briefly leaving to evangelize a pagan village. Famous for rescuing his orphaned niece Mary from a life of sin and restoring her to penance. Feast March 16.
Life & Times
Also known as: Abraham of Kidunaja · Born: c. 296 · Died: c. 366 · From: Syria / Mesopotamia.
Patronage
St. Abraham Kidunaia is invoked as the patron of hermits, penitents, spiritual directors. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Abraham Kidunaia, 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.