Patronage
Patron Saints of Ethiopia
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of Ethiopia. Each came to this patronage through their own life — read their stories below and ask for the intercession of the one whose path speaks to yours.
St. Frumentius
Feast: October 27“The Apostle of Ethiopia who brought Christianity to the ancient kingdom of Aksum in the 4th century.”
St. Tekle Haymanot
Feast: August 24“The most celebrated Ethiopian saint, a monk and missionary who spread Christianity throughout southern Ethiopia.”
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