Alexander
was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and in 313, the gentle mannered man was
made Patriarch of Alexandria because of his kindness, fervent
religiousness and great love of God.
When heresy arose in the
form of Arius, a wicked priest who was jealous of Alexander’s selfless
and charitable ways as well as his title, Alexander became known for his
zealous defense of the Catholic faith. Arius started a heretical faith
called Arianism, which denied the divinity of Christ. At first,
Alexander was kind to Arius, and tried to convince him to return to the
church. But when the heretic refused, and instead began to gather a
larger following, Alexander began to take steps to have him
excommunicated.
Then, in 325, Alexander was part of an assembly
of the ecumenical council, which was held in Nicaea. The council
officially excommunicated Arius, condemned his heresy, and sent him and a
few of his followers into exile. Victorious in his battle for the
faith, Alexander returned home to Alexandria, where he died in 328 after
naming St. Athanasius his successor.
Friday, February 26, 2021
St. Alexander of Alexandria
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