Martyr 13th century
Abraham of Bulgaria
Also known as Abraham the Martyr of Bulgaria · Abraham the New Martyr
A wealthy Volga Bulgar merchant, born a Muslim, who embraced Christ and gave generously to the poor; he was tortured and beheaded by his countrymen for refusing to renounce the faith.
Feast Day
April 1
Their life
A wealthy Volga Bulgar merchant, born a Muslim, who embraced Christ and gave generously to the poor; he was tortured and beheaded by his countrymen for refusing to renounce the faith.
Notes
Venerated chiefly in the Russian tradition; relics translated to Vladimir.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints