Giyorgis of Segla
Giyorgis of Segla (c. 1365 – 1 July 1425), also known as Giyorgis of Gasicha or Abba Giyorgis, was an Ethiopian Oriental Orthodox monk, saint, and author of religious books.
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Late 17th century portrait of Giyorgis of Segla by Baselyos | |
| Nebura'ed (abbot) of Debre Damo | |
| Born | c. 1365 |
| Residence | Ethiopian Empire |
| Died | 1 July 1425 (aged 59–60) |
| Venerated in | Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church |
| Feast | 14 July |
| Controversy | Sabbath in Christianity |
| Major works | Hours and Book of Mystery |
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Giyorgis' work has had great influence on Ethiopian monastic calendars, hymns and Ge'ez literature. He is considered one of the most important Ge'ez writers in fifteenth-century Ethiopia.
Giyorgis was involved in a controversy concerning Sabbath in Christianity and consequentially fell into disfavor of emperor Dawit I. He managed to continue his work later in life, under the reigns of Tewodros I and Yeshaq I.
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