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Blessed Alexander Of Foigny

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 3

Died

May 4, 1229

Biography

Blessed Alexander of Foigny, also known as Alexander of Scotland, was born around 1180 into a noble Scottish family. He was the brother of Blessed Mechthild, who also embraced religious life. Alexander's strong devotion and desire for spiritual fulfillment led him to join the Cistercian monastery at Foigny, located in the diocese of Laon, France.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

May 3May 4August 6
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