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Detail of A Stained Glass Window Depicting The Discovery of The Death of Saint Alexius of Rome Date Unknown Artist Unknown Church of Saint Sulpice Bugue Dordogne France Photographed On 15 September 2012 By Father Igor
Detail of A Stained Glass Window Depicting The Discovery of The Death of Saint Alexius of Rome Date Unknown Artist Unknown Church of Saint Sulpice Bugue Dordogne France Photographed On 15 September 2012 By Father Igor

Saint Alexius of Rome

Also known as: Alexius of Edessa; Alexius the Beggar; Alexis…; Alessio…; The Man of God

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

July 17

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Alexius of Rome, also known as Alexius of Edessa, is recognized as a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church. Born into a wealthy Christian family in Rome, he was the only son of a respected Roman senator. From an early age, Alexius felt called to devote himself entirely to God, seeking a life of holiness and service. However, his parents had different plans for him....

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