Nonnos of Edessa
Nonnos von Edessa (died 471 ) was a Christian saint. According to legend, he converted the later canonized sinner Pelagia . He was the successor of Ibas of Edessa, who was deposed as Bishop of Edessa in 449 . Ibas was rehabilitated in 451 by the Council of Chalcedon (in which Nonnos was also a participant). After Ibas' death in 457, Nonnos was again his successor.
Nonnos was also bishop of Heliopolis in Syria .
His feast day is December 2nd.
Web links
- The Pelagia hagiographie (Engl.)
- The Chronicle of Edessa (Engl.)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nonnos of Edessa |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | christian saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th century or 5th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 471 |