St. Melas of Rhinocolura Biography
St. Melas of Rhinocolura Profile. Born: N/A in Egypt, Africa. Worked in Egypt. Died: 385 AD in Egypt. Feast Day is celebrated on January 16.
St. Melas of Rhinocolura Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | Egypt in Africa |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | Egypt |
| Date of Death | 385 AD |
| Place of Death | Egypt |
| Feast Day | January 16 |
| Canonized | by Pre congregation |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Melas was the bishop of Rhinocolura on the Mediterranean Sea near the boundary between Egypt and Palestine. He was imprisoned and tortured by Arian heretics.
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