Bibliography
Quotes
http://www.adoremusbooks.com/stalexanderbishop andmartyr.aspx
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=165
Romans 1:7
- To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Job 32:3
- He was also angry with the three friends, because they had found no way to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.
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His Life Continued
- While in Casarea they chained him up where he died.
- He is recognized as a martyr for always believing in his faith.
- St Alexander of Jerusalem is known as an individual of great mildness, especially in his sermons.
- When put to the test during two persecutions he remained steadfast in faith.
St. Alexander of
Jerusalem
His Life Continued
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- While in Jerusalem Alexander developed a great theological library.
- He was than imprisoned again for different reasons.
- Alexander was condemned and thrown in with wild beasts.
- However, the beasts refused to attack him.
- People got enraged so they took him to the city of Caesarea.
His Life
- He was a student at a famous Christian School in Alexandria.
- He later became Bishop of Cappadocia.
- During the persecution of Severus he was imprisoned for several years (204 - 211)
- After he was released he made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem because God had called him to.
Quote he has
said
- "I salute you in the name of Narcissus, who held here the place of bishop before me, and being above one hundred and sixteen years old, is now united with me by prayer. He conjures you with me to live in inviolable peace and union."
Interesting Facts
He lived to be over 100 years old
The exact date of his birth is not known.
His name is Alexander and he lived in Alexandria
He was persecuted because he professed the faith while still being a lay man. (before he became a bishop)