A saint can wear steel as well as sackcloth. This is the story of King Kaleb Elesbaan, Ethiopia's holy warrior.

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Images of St Kaleb: https://www.liturgicalartsjournal.com/2018/03/images-of-elesbaan-king-and-saint.html

Prayers to St Arethas and the Martyrs of Najran: http://full-of-grace-and-truth.blogspot.com/2008/10/st-arethas-holy-martyr-and-those-with.html

Tomb of St Kaleb in Ethiopia: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ethiopia/northern-ethiopia/aksum/attractions/tombs-of-kings-kaleb-gebre-meskel/a/poi-sig/437968/355294

Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)