Alexius of Rome
Alexius of Rome | |
|---|---|
| Confessor | |
| Born | 4th century Rome, Roman Empire |
| Died | 5th century Rome, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodoxy |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Major shrine | Monastery of Agia Lavra, Kalavryta |
| Feast | 17 July in the West; 17 March in the East |
| Attributes | holding a ladder; man lying beneath a staircase |
| Patronage | Alexians; beggars; belt makers; nurses; pilgrims; travellers; Kalavryta |
Saint Alexius of Rome or Alexius of Edessa (Greek: Ἀλέξιος, Alexios), also Alexis, was a fourth-century Greek monk who lived in anonymity and is known for his dedication to Christ. Two versions of his life exist, one in Syriac and the other in Greek.