Aedesius (Ge'ez: 'Adesyos) (fl. early 4th century A.D.), also known as Sidrakos, was the brother of Frumentius, who introduced Christianity to Aksum around 330. Less gifted than his brother, Aedesius officiated for a time as cup-bearer, or treasurer, to Emperor 'Ellä-'Améda, and then assisted Frumentius in affairs of state, perharps during the minority of Emperor 'Ézana. Latterly he returned to his native town, Tyre, to become a priest.
A. K. Irvine
Bibliography:
Rufinus, Historia ecclesiastica, I. 9, in Patrologia Latina, XXI, 478-80.
E. A. Wallis Budge, The Book of the Saints of the Ethiopian Church, Vol. IV, 1164 (Synaxarium, 26 Hamlé).
