Abra of Poitiers
Deceased Person
0339 – 0360
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Who was Abra of Poitiers?
Saint Abra was the daughter of Hilary of Poitiers and has herself been recognized as a saint.
She was born before her father converted to Christianity and was made a bishop. At her father's advice she took the vow of virginity and became a nun. During her father's exile from Poitiers she and her mother remained there. She died shortly after his return in 360.
Her feast day is celebrated on 12 December in Poitiers.
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- Born
- Dec 12, 0339
- Also known as
- St. Abra
- Parents
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- France
- Died
- 0360
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on July 23, 2013
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