Archbishop
At the end of the reign of Constantine the Great, a merchant from Tyre named Meropius, a Christian, set out on a journey to India with his nephews Frumentius and Aedesius. They were captured by barbarians in Ethiopia, and Meropius was killed, while the young men were sent to the king. They quickly rose in favor at court, and after the king's death, they were able to freely profess their faith, organizing worship services.
When the young king Aizan ascended to the throne, Frumentius became his tutor. After some time, they asked the king to allow them to return home. Aedesius returned to Tyre, while Frumentius, wishing to enlighten Ethiopia, went to Alexandria to meet Saint Athanasius the Great. Frumentius told him about the readiness of the Ethiopians to accept Christianity, and Saint Athanasius ordained him as a bishop.
Frumentius returned to Ethiopia, where he convinced King Aizan to accept baptism. Many people, including the king's close associates, were also baptized. Saint Frumentius performed miracles, healing the sick and converting pagans to Christianity. He established the Church in Ethiopia, built temples, and translated the Holy Scriptures into the Ethiopian language.
Saint Frumentius peacefully departed to the Lord around the year 360, leaving the Ethiopian Church firmly established. His relics brought healing to all who approached them with faith.
