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.
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 |
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Date of Birth | unknown |
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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 |
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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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