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Also known as: Apostle to
Ethiopia; Abuna of Ethiopia; Father of Ethiopia; Fremonat
Brother of Saint Aedeius. Student of the philosopher Meropius. While on a
voyage on the Red Sea, the ship wrecked on the Ethiopian shore, and only
Frumentius and Aedeius survived. They were taken to the king at Axum as a
curiosity, and became members of the court, Frumentius serving as
secretary. When the king died they stayed as part of the queen's court.
She permitted them to introduce Christianity to the country, and open
trade between Ethiopia and the west. Frumentius convinced Saint Athanasius
to send missionaries from Alexandria, and was himself consecrated as
bishop of Ethiopia. Converted many, including the princes Ezana and
Sheazana, and established a firm foothold in Ethiopia for the faith.
Born
at Tyre (modern Sur, Lebanon)
Died
c.380 in Ethiopia of natural causes
Patronage: Ethiopia
source:
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintf06.htm
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