Monday, June 11, 2012

SAINT ALEXANDER


St. Alexander


Feast day: January 30
Died: 3rd Century


 Alexander was reportedly at an advanced age when he suffered. He is thought by some scholars to be Alexander of Jerusalem.


 Saint Alexander was martyred under Decius.  Some writers have identified him with Saint Alexander of Jerusalem . In art Saint Alexander is a venerable early Christian who was crucified. He may be shown trampling upon a pagan altar before the emperor or overthrowing an idol

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