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Alexians
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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or "Brethren and Sisters of St. Alexius," so called from their patron saint, Alexius, said to have been a Roman senator of the fifth century, who gave up the world for a life of poverty and celibacy. They were also called CELLITES (See CELLITES) , and a fuller account of them will be found under that title.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Alexians'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/alexians.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Alexians'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/alexians.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
