Saint Nonnus of Edessa

Saint Nonnus prays for Saint PelagiaAlso known as

  • Nennos
  • Ninos
  • Nono
  • Nonnos

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Deacon. Monk at the monastery of Tabenna in upper Egypt. Bishop of Edessa, Mesopotamia. Attended the Council of Chalcedon in 451. It was through his prayers that Saint Pelagia the Penitent was converted to Christianity.

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MLA Citation

  • “Saint Nonnus of Edessa“. CatholicSaints.Info. 19 December 2019. Web. 25 April 2024. <>