Abba Guba was one of the

Nine Saints The Nine Saints were a group of missionaries who were important in the initial growth of Christianity in what is now Ethiopia during the late 5th century. The names of the Nine Saints are: # Abba Aftse # Abba Alef # Abba Aragawi # Abba Garima (Is ...

of Ethiopia. He is known as a healer who founded a monastery in Madara, Ethiopia. Abba Guba probably originated from

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. He was a monk with

Abba Päntäléwon Abba Pantelewon (also Pantalewon, Päntäléwon, Päntäléyon Zä-Soma’Et, Pentelewon, or Pantaleon) (c. 470 – 522) was a Christian monk who is traditionally credited with founding Pentalewon Monastery located on the top of Mai Qoho Hill no ...

. After his time with Abba Pantalewon, he moved to the desert of Bäräka. His feast day is on 29 Genbot (5 June).

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