Abba ‘Aléf was one of the Nine Saints of Ethiopia.
He is known for founding a monastery in Bi’isa[1] (or Beheza) in Ahseya.
[2] His feast day is on 11 Mäggabit (20 March).
[2] Giustino de Jacobis (Roman Catholic), Nine Saints • Armenian Apostolic liturgical calendar, Coptic calendar, Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar • Category:Ethiopian saints