Saint Nonnus, Bishop of Heliopolis

Life

Nonnus became famous as a great ascetic in the Tabennisi Monastery in Egypt, for which reason he was chosen as bishop in the year 448 for the Diocese of Edessa. Later he transferred to the Diocese of Heliopolis. Here he converted thirty thousand Arabs to the Christian Faith. After the death of Bishop Iba, Saint Nonnus returned again to Edessa, where he remained until his death, namely until the year 471 when he also reposed. Through his prayers the famous sinner Pelagia was converted to the Christian Faith, who afterward became renowned for the holiness of her life (see October 8).