<p>St. Frumentius was the first Bishop of Axum, and he is credited with bringing Christianity to the Aksumite Kingdom, which was a major trading area for Northern Africa.&nbsp; It is northern Ethiopia today.&nbsp; He was a Greek that was born in Tyre. &nbsp;</p> <p>Frumentius had a brother Edesius, and they accompanied their uncle Meropius on a voyage to Ethiopia.&nbsp; When their ship stopped at one of the harbors of the Red Sea, the whole crew was massacred, with the exception of St. Frumentius and his brother.&nbsp; They were taken as slaves to the King of Axum, where they gained the favor of the King.&nbsp; He raised them to positions of trust, and shortly before his death he gave them both liberty. &nbsp;</p> <p>The widowed Queen however had them remain with her, to assist her in the education of her young heir, Ezana.&nbsp; They remained and used their influence to spread Christianity.&nbsp; First they encouraged the Christian merchants present in the country, to practice their faith openly.&nbsp; They even went on to convert some of the natives.&nbsp; When Ezana came to age, Edesius returned to Tyre where he stayed and was ordained a Priest.&nbsp; Frumentius however, was eager for the conversion of Ethiopia.&nbsp; He accompanied his brother as far as Alexandria, where he requested to have a Bishop and some Priests sent to Ethiopia. &nbsp;</p> <p>It was determined that Frumentius would be the most suitable person for the job, so he was consecrated Bishop.&nbsp; Frumentius returned to Ethiopia and erected his Episcopal see at Axum.&nbsp; He baptized King Ezana, who had now taken over the throne.&nbsp; He built many churches and spread Christianity throughout Ethiopia.&nbsp; The people of Ethiopia called St. Frumentius &ldquo;Revealer of Light&rdquo; or &ldquo;Father of Peace&rdquo;.&nbsp; St. Frumentius died in 383. &nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Practical Take Away&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p>St. Frumentius and his brother were captured and made slaves of the King of Ethiopia.&nbsp; They did win the favor over the king, and they were given freedom.&nbsp; They both went on to be Ordained and St. Frumentius became the Bishop.&nbsp; He catechized and converted the people, and built many Churches.&nbsp; He was known for his converting the area of modern day Ethiopia to Christianity. &nbsp;</p>