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Frumentius

Type Figure Region Kingdom of Aksum Time c. 300–380 Also known as Apostle of Ethiopia

Frumentius was a 4th-century Christian missionary traditionally regarded as the key figure who brought Christianity to the Kingdom of Aksum, later co…

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  1. c. 330–340Aksum · Kingdom of AksumAccording to church history, Frumentius and his companion Aedesius were shipwrecked and stranded at Aksum, gained the king's trust, served as tutors to the princes, and took part in managing court affairs.
  2. c. 340–350Alexandria · EgyptAfter being permitted to return home, Frumentius went to Alexandria, where Patriarch Athanasius consecrated him bishop and charged him with returning to Aksum to spread Christianity and establish church organization.
  3. c. 350–380Aksum · Kingdom of AksumAs the first bishop of Aksum, Frumentius promoted the Christian faith at court and among the people, laying the groundwork for the later conversion of rulers such as Ezana, and is honored by posterity as the founder of the Ethiopian Church.

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