biography
pronunciation:
[frumenshius]
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| male
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| lived:
| (c.300–c.380)
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| biography:
| The apostle of Ethiopia, born in Phoenicia. He was captured by Ethiopians while on a voyage, became the king's secretary, and gradually secured the introduction of Christianity. He was consecrated Bishop of Axum by Athanasius in Alexandria (c.346). According to the historian Rufinus (345–410), he was accorded the title ‘Abuna’ (Our Father), which is still used for the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Feast day 30 November and 18 December. |
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