The Holy Disciple Aetius

Commemorated on June 17

      The Holy Disciple Aetius was an eunuch and had the duty of protector of the treasury of the Ethiopian empress Candice. On the way from Jerusalem to Gaza he was baptised by the holy Apostle Philip (Acts 8: 26-40) and became the Enlightener of Ethiopia.

© 1996-2001 by translator Fr. S. Janos.

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