January 16
Melas of Rhinocorura
Bishop and confessor of the faith
Practical advice
Study a truth of the faith today before defending it in conversation.
Biography
A fourth-century bishop of Rhinocorura in Egypt, he defended the Nicene faith against Arianism. Emperor Valens exiled him, but he remained steadfast in the doctrine he had received.
Example of
Defense of the faithFortitude in exile