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Alexander Svirsky (1448–1533), Eastern Orthodox saint, monk and hegumen of Russian Orthodox Church; One of the seven sons of Felicitas of Rome (101–165) Sisinnius, Martyrius and Alexander (died 405), martyrs; Saint Alexander, a companion of St. Victor of Marseilles (died 290) Alexander Schmorell (1917–1943), member of the White Rose
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Epipodius (French: Épipode) and his companion Alexander (died 178) are venerated as Christian saints. Their feast day is 22 April, and Alexander is additionally commemorated on April 24 in the Eastern Orthodox Church. [1] Epipodius was a native of Lyon; Alexander was said to be a native of Phrygia, and a physician by profession. [2]
Alexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a male name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.
A church at the site dates to paleo-Christian times, however after a collapse of the structure in 1447, the church was rebuilt followed by restorations between the late 17th and 18th centuries. Outside stands an ancient Roman Column, recomposed in 1618, where traditionally St Alexander was martyred. The nave has four chapels on each side.
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A monastery of the Benedictines was established at this location in the 8th century, dedicated to St. Michael. During the second half of the 10th century, this was transformed into the Kollegiatstift St. Peter und Alexander, a collegiate church. [5]: 69
Pope Alexander II of Alexandria (Coptic: ⲁⲗⲉⲝⲁⲛⲇⲣⲟⲥ; died 14 February 729) was the 43rd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. He presided over his church during an era of great hardship and oppression.