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Alexander the Charcoal Burner, Saint
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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(c.250) Martyr, Bishop of Comana in Pontus. He was known as the "Charcoal Burner," because he assumed that occupation to escape worldly honors. Gregory Thaumaturgus discovered his merits, and he was made bishop. He was burned to death in the persecution of Decius. Patron of charcoal burners. Feast, August 11,.
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Entry for 'Alexander the Charcoal Burner, Saint'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/a/alexander-the-charcoal-burner-saint.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Alexander the Charcoal Burner, Saint'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/a/alexander-the-charcoal-burner-saint.html. 1910.
