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Saint · † 177
Alexander
Martyr Alexander of Lyon († 177)
New Calendar April 24 Old Calendar May 7
Why they are a saint
Martyr Alexander of Lyon († 177) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 24. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alexander as a patron when they bear the name Alexander at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Alexander, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.