St. Abra

Feastday: December 12
Birth: 342
Death: 360

Consecrated virgin, the daughter of St. Hilary of Poitiers, born before he became a bishop. Little is known about Abra, who became a consecrated virgin, dedicated to good works among the Christians of Poitiers, in France. Abra died at the age of eighteen.

Saint Abra /ˈæbrə/ (c. 343 – c. 360) was the daughter of Hilary of Poitiers. Saint Abra herself has 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, supposedly at the age of seventeen or eighteen.

She is remembered for her work among the poor and spreading of Christianity in the area around Poitiers, France.

Her feast day is celebrated on 12 December in Poitiers.