Abraham of Scetis was an Egyptian monk born around 350 to a wealthy landowner. He is recognized as a saint within the Coptic tradition. During his life, he reportedly experienced a vision in which Christ appeared riding the chariot of the Cherubim. Following an eighteen-year period of illness, he passed away at Djirdjeh.
Life and death
Born into a family of significant means in Egypt, Abraham chose the monastic life. He lived as a monk before suffering from a long illness that lasted nearly two decades. He eventually died at Djirdjeh, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual devotion that defined his existence as a desert ascetic.
Veneration and legacy
The cell where he resided, known as Dshabih, was later established as a Christian shrine. He is commemorated as a saint in the Coptic Church, with his feast day observed annually on January 4.