Abraham of Latros

Holy Venerable Abraham of Latros was a monk on Mount Latros. His name is not found in the Synaxaristes of Nicodemus the Hagiorite, nor in the printed Greek Menaia, nor in the present calendar of the Russian Church. The Synaxarion of Constantinople mentions him on 26 March, without details, and a manuscript from Athos, which places his commemoration on 24 March, preserves a short account of him.

From infancy he chose the monastic, angelic life. He became a monk and gave all his property to the poor. He became an example and model for all. For this reason many people from the surrounding cities, hearing of his fame and virtue, came to him for benefit. But he, unable to bear the crowds, went to Mount Latros, where he devoted himself still more to abstinence, vigil, fasting, prayer and tears, and slept on the bare ground. Surpassing in virtue all who dwelt there and guiding them to salvation, he gave his soul to God. He is commemorated on 8 April.