Abba Liqanos
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Ethiopian Orthodox Christian saint
Saint Garima | |
|---|---|
| Abba | |
| Born | 5th century Constantinople |
| Residence | Ethiopia |
| Died | 6th century Ethiopia |
| Venerated in | Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church |
| Feast | December 7 |
| Attributes | Music |
Abba Liqanos (probably fl. late 400s and early 500s A.D.) was one of the Nine Saints of Ethiopia. He is known as a composer of hymns and liturgies.[1]
Abba Liqanos was probably originally from Constantinople and later moved to Däbrä Qwänasel Monastery, located near Adwa.[2]
His feast day is on 28 Hedar (7 December).[2]
References
- ^ "The Nine Saints of Ethiopia: Pioneers of Christianity". Aleteia. 2024年01月21日. Retrieved 2024年02月01日.
- ^ a b Metaferia, Seifu (2023). "Liqanos". Dictionary of African Christian Biography. Retrieved 2024年02月01日.