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St. Frumentius of Aksum
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St. Frumentius of Aksum

died c. 383 · Aksum, Ethiopia · Feast November 30

Frumentius and his brother were boys from Tyre sailing the Red Sea when their ship was attacked and they were taken as slaves to the king of Aksum. Frumentius rose to be tutor to the young prince Ezana and gathered Christian merchants for worship. St. Athanasius consecrated him bishop of Aksum, and King Ezana was baptized. Ethiopians call him Abba Salama, the father of peace.

  • Feast: November 30 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: died c. 383
  • Place: Aksum, Ethiopia
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