Hierarch
Alexander of Jerusalem
Saint Alexander, Archbishop of Jerusalem
New Calendar December 12 Old Calendar December 25
Why they are a saint
Alexander of Jerusalem, Archbishop of Jerusalem, is kept among the saints. Alexander of Jerusalem was a third century bishop who is venerated as a martyr and saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Roman Catholic Church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alexander of Jerusalem as a patron when they bear the name Alexander at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Alexander of Jerusalem, 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.