Abadiu of Antinoe

Abadiu of Antinoe was a bishop of Antinoe (part of modern-day Egypt) in the Fourth Century. He is commemorated as a saint in the Coptic Orthodox Church, and is said to have been killed in a theological dispute with the Arians. His feast day is 26 December. He is referenced in Les Martyrs d'Égypte by Hippolyte Delehaye.

Saint

Abadiu
Bishop of Antinoe
Bornc. Fourth Century
Egypt
Diedc. Fourth Century
Egypt
Venerated inCatholic Church[1]
Eastern Orthodox Church
Oriental Orthodoxy
Feast26 December

References
  1. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=6055

Sources
  • Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saint. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.


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