Saint Alexander of Alexandria

Profile

Alexander was known as a pious youth. He was a Bishop of Alexandria, Egypt in 313. He worked against Arianism, and excommunicated Arius when he preached in the area around Alexandria. He was a key figure in the Council of Nicaea in 325. He became a patriarch of Alexandria and doctor of the Church.

Born

• 3rd century in northern Egypt

Died

• February 326 at Alexandria, Egypt

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

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