St. Alexander of Egypt Biography
Saint Alexander of Egypt Profile. Born: 4th century in Egypt, Africa. Worked in Egypt. Died: 363 AD in Egypt. Feast Day is celebrated on July 9.
St. Alexander of Egypt 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 | 4th century |
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| Country of Birth | Egypt of Africa |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Place of Work | Egypt |
| Date of Death | 363 AD |
| Place of Death | Egypt |
| Feast Day | July 9 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
Saint Alexander of Egypt, fighter in the military of ruler Julian the Apostate. When he saw the confidence and quality of Saint Patermutius and Saint Copra when they were tossed into a blazing heater, he was persuaded of the intensity of Christianity and reported he was changing over. He was quickly tossed into the heater with them. A martyr who was killed for his faith.
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