Bible Dictionaries
Alexius, Saint

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Search for…

Enter query below:

or

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Alexis Falconieri, Saint

Next Entry
Alfie Lambe

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Confessor, born, Rome; died 417. He was a recluse famed for his sanctity. According to legend he secretly left his wife on the night of their wedding, and after seventeen years at Edessa returned to Rome, living hidden in his father's house until his death. Patron of the Alexians, and of beggars, pilgrims, and belt-makers. Feast, Roman Calendar, July 17,.