Saint Alexander of Alexandria

"For the Lord Incarnate was condemned, in order to bestow mercy on us; bound, in order to loose us; seized, in order to free us; He suffered, to heal our sufferings; He died, to restore life to us; He was buried, to raise us up again. One, in truth, was condemned, thousands were set free; One was buried, thousands rose again."
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria (250 - 328)

Today is the feast day of Saint Alexander of Alexandria. Alexander is thought to of been born around 250 in Alexandria, Egypt. He became the bishop of Alexandria in 313, and fought the spreading heresy of Arianism fiercely. In 321, Alexander excommunicated Arius (starter of Arianism). Alexander is also credited with drawing up the acts of the First General Council of Nicea in 325. He was the mentor of Saint Athanasius, who was chosen by Alexander as his successor as the bishop of Alexandria. Alexander died in 328.

Saint Alexander, pray for us!

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Picture Of And Information About Saint Alexander Taken From:

http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1246

http://classicalchristianity.com/category/bysaint/st-alexander-of-alexandria-died-ca-326/