St. Alexander of Jerusalem
St. Alexander of Jerusalem
Died: 251
St. Alexander, Bishop and Martyr. Alexander was a student with Origen at the famous Christian school of Alexandria in the late second century. He became bishop of Cappadocia and during the persecution of Severus was imprisoned for several years (204-211). Following his release from prison, he made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and was proclaimed coadjutor bishop there in the year 212. Demetrius, the bishop of Alexandria, censured Alexander for participating in the ordination of Origen and for encouraging Origen to teach in churches while still a layman. Despite this, Alexander received Origen in exile. Meanwhile, in Jerusalem, Alexander developed a great theological library. During the persecution of Decius, he was seized and again imprisoned. After making a public confession of faith, he was condemned and thrown to the wild beasts, but they refused to attack him. Alexander was then taken to Caesarea where he died in chains in the year 251. The Church recognizes him as a martyr. St. Alexander, despite his great learning and important ecclesiastical positions, was known as an individual of great mildness, especially in his sermons. When put to the test during two persecutions, he remained steadfast in faith and was willing to suffer death for the Faith.
Today when we are criticized by friends and society for the moral tenets of our Faith, St. Alexander is a prime example of how we should stand fast in the face of ridicule and ostracism.
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Now i know that it is not just a coincidence that my name is Alex and i'm a catholic, but i was born 2 defend d faith even as he did. Holy Alexander, pray 4 me 2 God.
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This is my inspiring saint and reading his history gives me a lot of strength as his persecutions and strength in faith is a challenge for me and my family as the wild beasts and persecutors will always be there and we need St Alexander's prayers. St Alexander, pray for us.
i liked the article very much when do we celebrate St Alexander?
where did st. alexander live?
when did he live?when was he born?
how did he became a saint?
how did he lead people to God?
When was he born???
sw. alexander is polish sw means saint.
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i really love st.Alex and me he fore ever pray for me and guide me in everything that i do so that i see him when i go to heaven.
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Thank you, and God bless you. Amen.
I Pray threw St.Alexander.
Please protect me from all dangerous, Amen.
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Every now and again I too feel as if I have been thrown to the wild beast. Life can be hard sometimes especially in times when I have been most honest with myself and others, The feeling of being rejected is a hard feeling to handle on your own, but there is always a piece of moral fibre to be built, a lesson from God to be learned. And when you try to recognize what the lesson is, and learn in your heart from it, the wild beast really won't appear to be so scary. Thank you St. Alexander if you can do it we all can do it!
i was asked what my conformation name would be and the name alexander has always had a special place in my heart, but after seeing what a cool and inspiring story he has there is no dout in my mine tht i am taking alexander for my conformation name.