Right-believing (Ruler)1st century
Saint Fulvian Prince of Ethiopia
Also known as Matthew in baptism
A prince converted through the preaching of the Apostle Matthew, who took the name Matthew at baptism and helped establish the faith among his people.
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A prince converted through the preaching of the Apostle Matthew, who took the name Matthew at baptism and helped establish the faith among his people.
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In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith,
an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;
your humility exalted you;
your poverty enriched you.
Hierarch Father Fulvianus,
entreat Christ our God
that our souls may be saved.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints