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Martyr

Alexander of Caesarea

Martyr of Caesarea in Palestine

Thrown to wild beasts in the amphitheater with Priscus and Malchus in the persecution of Valerian.

Feast
March 28old style April 10
Reposed
2603rd century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Alexander of Caesarea was thrown to wild beasts in the amphitheatre, together with Saints Priscus and Malchus, in the persecution begun by the Emperor Valerian, in the year 260. The three are commemorated on 28 March.

Commemorated the same day March 28