No icon yet
Saint · † 328
Alexander
Saint Alexander, Pope of Alexandria († 328)
New Calendar May 29 Old Calendar June 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Alexander, Pope of Alexandria († 328) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 29. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 May 29.
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.