Alexander of Jerusalem
Alexander of Jerusalem | |
|---|---|
| Bishop and Martyr | |
| Born | 2nd century AD |
| Died | 251 AD Caesarea Maritima, Syria Palaestina |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Churches Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | March 18 (Roman Catholic Church) May 16/29 and December 12/25 (Eastern Orthodox Church) |
Alexander of Jerusalem (Greek: Αλέξανδρος Ιεροσολύμων; died 251 AD) was a third century bishop who is venerated as a martyr and saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Roman Catholic Church. He died during the persecution of Emperor Decius.