Saint Frumentius of Ethiopia
Also known as: Apostle to Ethiopia; Abuna of Ethiopia; Father of Ethiopia; Fremonat; Frementius; Fulgence
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
July 20
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Pope Saint Paul I, born in Rome, Italy, was the younger brother of Pope Stephen II. He tragically became an orphan at a young age but managed to receive a solid education at the Lateran school. He dedicated himself to a life of piety and service to the Church, and under Pope Zachary, he was ordained as a deacon in Rome....