Saint Demetrius of Alexandria Biography
St Demetrius of Alexandria Profile. Born: N/A in Egypt, Africa. Worked in Egypt. Died: 231 in Egypt. Feast Day is celebrated on October 9.
St Demetrius of Alexandria Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth | N/A |
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Country of Birth | Egypt of Africa |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Married |
Profession | Missionary |
Place of Work | Egypt |
Date of Death | 231 |
Place of Death | Egypt |
Feast Day | October 9 |
Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
Canonization | Canonized by precongrigation |
Patron Saint of | N/A |
Saint Biography
Demetrius of Alexandria was Patriarch of Alexandria, Egypt in 188; he served for 43 years. Supported the catechetical school of Alexandria, appointing Origen as director of the school in 203; he later exiled Origen for being ordained without permission.
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