Saint Moses the Black
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Saint Moses the Black lived during the fourth century in Egypt. He was a Nubian and was black-skinned; therefore, he was called "Murin" (meaning "like an Ethiopian"). In his youth, he was the slave of an important man, but after committing a murder, his master banished him, and he joined a band of robbers.
When
- First attested
- 300 CE
- Attested period
- 300 – 300
- Historical notes
- Lived during the fourth century in Egypt.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Saint Moses the Black lived during the fourth century in Egypt. He was a Nubian and was black-skinned; therefore, he was called "Murin" (meaning "like an Ethiopian"). In his youth, he was the slave of an important man, but after committing a murder, his master banished him”
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