Saint Alexander of Lyon – Saint of the Day – April 24

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St. Alexander of Lyon Biography

St. Alexander of Lyon Profile. Born: unknown in Greece, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 178 in Lyons, France. Feast Day is celebrated on April 24.

The Memorial of St. Alexander of Lyon – Saint of the Day

Saint Alexander of Lyon Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date

Date of Birth unknown
Country of Birth Greece in Europe
Matrimony/Holy Orders Saints who were Married
Profession missionary
Place of Work France
Date of Death 178
Place of Death Lyons, France
Feast Day April 24
Beatification  
Canonization Canonized by Pre-Congregation
Patron Saint of  

Saint Alexander of Lyon
St. Alexander of Lyon

Saint’s Biography

Saint Alexander of Lyon was born Greek and was friend with Saint Epipodius of Lyon. He was imprisoned and flog until his ribs showed, and executed with 34 companions during the persecutions of Marcus Aurelius.

Death

He died in 178 in Lyons, France.


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