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Alexius, Saint
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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,.
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Entry for 'Alexius, Saint'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​a/alexius-saint.html. 1910.