Alexius of Rome
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.
Saint Alexius of Rome | |
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| 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 |
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