Alexander of Constantinople

Alexander of Constantinople (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος; c. 237/245 – 337) was a bishop of Byzantium and the first Archbishop of Constantinople (the city was renamed during his episcopacy). Scholars consider most of the available information on Alexander to be legendary.

Saint

Alexander of Constantinople
Bishop of Byzantium and Archbishop of Constantinople
Icon of Patriarchs Alexander, John and Paul IV
Installed314
Term ended337
Personal details
Born237–245
Died337
Constantinople
DenominationEastern Christianity
Sainthood
Feast day
  • August 30 (Orthodox)
  • August 28 (Roman Catholic)
Venerated inEastern Orthodoxy
Roman Catholicism
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