The Adulis Cross: Axum's Christian Empire

Long before Europe was Christian, the Kingdom of Axum in East Africa adopted Christianity as a state religion. This episode explores how King Ezana converted in the 4th century, the role of Frumentius—the Syrian slave who became Ethiopia's first bishop—and the geopolitical motives behind Axum's faith. We examine the Adulis Cross monument, the royal inscriptions that blend pagan and Christian language, and how Axum's Christianity was tied to trade routes and rivalry with Himyar. How did a young slave reshape an empire's identity? And why did Axum's Christianity survive centuries of isolation? #Axum #KingEzana #Frumentius #AdulisCross #EthiopianChristianity #EzanaInscription #Himyar #RedSeaTrade #ConstantiusII #SyriacMission #4thCentury #LateAntiquity #Ge'ez #OrthodoxTewahedo #ChristianEmpire #AfricanHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo