Alexander of Jerusalem
Christian bishop and saint (died 251) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander of Jerusalem (Greek: Αλέξανδρος Ιεροσολύμων; died 251 AD) was a third century bishop who is venerated as a martyr and saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Roman Catholic Church. He died during the persecution of Emperor Decius.[1]
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Alexander of Jerusalem | |
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Bishop and Martyr | |
Born | 2nd century AD |
Died | 251 AD Caesarea Maritima, Syria Palaestina |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Churches Roman Catholic Church |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Feast | March 18 (Roman Catholic Church) May 16/29 and December 12/25 (Eastern Orthodox Church) |
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