Frumentius
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Frumentius was a Phoenician Christian missionary and the first bishop of Axum who brought Christianity to the Kingdom of Aksum. He is sometimes known by other names, such as Abuna and Aba Selama.
Saint Frumentius
Ezana of Axum
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Ezana; Ancient Greek: Ἠεζάνα, Aezana was the ruler of the Kingdom of Aksum. One of the best-documented rulers of Aksum, Ezana is important as he first adopted for his country the religion of Christian
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…death, the king freed them. The widowed queen, however, prevailed upon them to remain at the court and assist her in the education of the young heir, Ezana, and in the administration of the kingdom during the prince's minority. They remained and (especially Frumentius) used their influence to spread…
Gold coin of Ezana of Axum