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'''Abba Aftse''' or '''‘Afsé''' (probably {{fl.}} late 400s and early 500s A.D.) was one of the [[Nine Saints]] of Ethiopia.
'''Abba Aftse''' or '''‘Afsé''' (probably {{fl.}} late 400s and early 500s A.D.) was one of the [[Nine Saints]] of Ethiopia.


As he has a [[Syriac language|Syriac]] name, he likely came from [[Edessa]] or its surroundings. According to a ''gädl'' (Acts or ''Vita'') of him, he traveled from [[Asia Minor]] to Rome. In Rome, he met [[Abba Gärima]]. The two both traveled to Ethiopia, where they spent much of their time together as mutual companions.<ref name="Dictionary"/>
As he has a [[Syriac language|Syriac]] name, he likely came from [[Edessa]] or its surroundings. According to a ''gädl'' (Acts or ''Vita'') of him, he traveled from [[Asia Minor]] to Rome. In Rome, he met [[Abba Garima]]. The two both traveled to Ethiopia, where they spent much of their time together as mutual companions.<ref name="Dictionary"/>


Abba Aftse was known as a healer. He founded a monastery in Yeha.<ref name="Aleteia">{{cite web | title=The Nine Saints of Ethiopia: Pioneers of Christianity | website=Aleteia | date=2024-01-21 | url=https://aleteia.org/2024/01/21/the-nine-saints-of-ethiopia-pioneers-of-christianity/ | access-date=2024-02-01}}</ref>
Abba Aftse was known as a healer. He founded a monastery in [[Yeha]].<ref name="Aleteia">{{cite web | title=The Nine Saints of Ethiopia: Pioneers of Christianity | website=Aleteia | date=2024-01-21 | url=https://aleteia.org/2024/01/21/the-nine-saints-of-ethiopia-pioneers-of-christianity/ | access-date=2024-02-01}}</ref>


His feast day is on 29 Genbot (5 June).<ref name="Dictionary">{{cite web | last=Irvine | first=A. K. | first2=Seifu | last2=Metaferia | title=Afsé (‘Afsé) | website=Dictionary of African Christian Biography | date=2023 | url=https://dacb.org/stories/ethiopia/afse/ | access-date=2024-02-01}}</ref>
His feast day is on 29 Genbot (5 June).<ref name="Dictionary">{{cite web | last=Irvine | first=A. K. | first2=Seifu | last2=Metaferia | title=Afsé (‘Afsé) | website=Dictionary of African Christian Biography | date=2023 | url=https://dacb.org/stories/ethiopia/afse/ | access-date=2024-02-01}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 02:24, 12 November 2024

Saint

Aftse
Abba
Born5th century
ResidenceEthiopia
Died6th century
Ethiopia
Venerated inEthiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church
FeastJune 5
AttributesHealer

Abba Aftse or ‘Afsé (probably fl. late 400s and early 500s A.D.) was one of the Nine Saints of Ethiopia.

As he has a Syriac name, he likely came from Edessa or its surroundings. According to a gädl (Acts or Vita) of him, he traveled from Asia Minor to Rome. In Rome, he met Abba Garima. The two both traveled to Ethiopia, where they spent much of their time together as mutual companions.[1]

Abba Aftse was known as a healer. He founded a monastery in Yeha.[2]

His feast day is on 29 Genbot (5 June).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Irvine, A. K.; Metaferia, Seifu (2023). "Afsé ('Afsé)". Dictionary of African Christian Biography. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  2. ^ "The Nine Saints of Ethiopia: Pioneers of Christianity". Aleteia. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
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