In 1893 he had a disease in his legs (gangrene). The doctors decided to have it amputated. He had faith that
he would be healed. A miracle took place in which Jesus appeared to him and healed his legs.
The blessed Anba Abraam departed to heaven on Thursday, Jun 9, 1914 after sunset. The saint’s body is
present at the Coptic orthodox diocese of El-Fayoum in Egypt.
His life was characterized by two gifts.
1. His charity to a multitudes of the needy.
2. His prayer of faith by which many miracles were performed