Martyr
Alexander of Macedonia
Martyr of Macedonia who suffered for faith in Christ.
Life
The Holy Martyr Alexander of Macedonia was a presbyter in the city of Pydna, not far from Thessalonica. He converted many pagans to Christianity by his preaching. During the persecution of Christians under Emperor Maximian Galerius (305 to 311), he was subjected to fierce tortures and then beheaded. He is commemorated on 13 March (new style; 26 March on the old calendar).
Commemorated the same day March 13
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