27th October - Saints Frumentius and Aedeius - Independent Catholic News

27th October - Saints Frumentius and Aedeius - Independent Catholic News: These fourth century saints were probably brothers, from Tyre in Lebanon. They were shipwrecked on the Eritrean cost while on a voyage on the Red Sea, and taken to Axum in Ethiopia which was the capital of a powerful kingdom. The royal family were curious about them and welcomed them into the court - where they were both given influential posts. When the king died they stayed as part of the queen's court. She permitted them to

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