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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.
- 2nd century AD
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 ...
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ALEXANDER OF JERUSALEM, ST. Bishop and martyr; d. Caesarea, Palestine, 250 – 251. One of the great bishops of the early Church, he was trained in Alexandria, where he was a pupil of Pantaenus (d. c. 200) and clement of Alexandria and where he became the friend of origen.
Alexander of Jerusalem, a saint, a confessor, a scholar, and ultimately, a martyr, lived his life for God and his teachings. His story of courage and faith teaches us that the love of Christ is more potent than any worldly adversity.
Martyr. Feast Day: March 18. Death: January 1, 251. Saint Alexander of Jerusalem, also known as Alexander of Cappadocia, was a prominent figure in the early years of Christianity. Born in Cappadocia, he traveled to Alexandria, Egypt, to pursue his studies.
Daily Saints. Saints. St. Alexander of Jerusalem. March 18, Saint. Source: Catholic.org. 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).
