Saint · † 1941
Alexander
St Alexander the New Hieroconfessor († 1941)
New Calendar April 14 Old Calendar April 27
Why they are a saint
St Alexander the New Hieroconfessor († 1941) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 14. 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 April 14.
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.