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Detail Of An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Alexander Of Sicily By Bertoni Date Unknown
Detail Of An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Alexander Of Sicily By Bertoni Date Unknown

Blessed Alexander Of Sicily

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1 April (Mercedarians); 6 November (as one of the early Mercedarian martyrs)

Died

Burned to death 1317 in front of the palace of King Muley Moamet in Tunis, Tunisia

Biography

Blessed Alexander of Sicily, also known as Blessed Alexander of Bonaria, was a courageous Mercedarian friar who dedicated his life to the ransoming of Christians imprisoned by Muslims. His faith and commitment to Christ ultimately led to his martyrdom, making him a revered figure within the Catholic Church.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

April 1November 6
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