St. Frumentius Feastday:October 27 Death: 380 ★ - TopicsExpress



          

St. Frumentius Feastday:October 27 Death: 380 ★ St.Frumentius was born in Tyre, Lebanon. Once child Frumentius and his brother accompanied their uncle Meropius from their birthplace of Tyre on a voyage to Ethiopia. When their ship stopped at one of the harbors of the Red Sea, local people killed the whole people, except the two boys, who were taken as slaves to the King of Axum. ★ The two boys soon gained the favour of the king, who raised them to positions of trust. Shortly before his death, the king freed them. The two brothers stayed on as part of the queens court. She permitted them to introduce Christianity to the country. ★ St. Frumentius was later consecrated as the bishop of Ethiopia. He converted many people to Christianity before his death in 380. He is the patron of Ethiopia. His brother, Aedeius, was also canonized. ★ St.Frumentius pray for us..
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:27:16 +0000

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