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Abraham of Smolensk was a monk of Smolensk his birthplace where he became a monk of the Bogoroditzkaja monastery. He is historically regarded as a miracle worker. As a monk he engaged in extensive preaching and biblical study. He is considered to be a notable figure in pre-Mongol Russia. He is described as being a man of stern and militant character who kept the idea of the Last Judgement in the minds of himself and others.