Saint Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria

Saints

Hierarch

Saint Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria

May 29 Old CalendarJune 11 New Calendar

Read May 29 in the Prologue

Life

He was the first to lead the struggle against Arius. He reposed in the year 326.

From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, May 29. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Also commemorated on May 29

Commemoration of the First Ecumenical Council Commemoration Holy Martyr Theodosia of Tyre Martyr Venerable Martyr Theodosia Martyr Holy Martyr Nanus (john) of Thessalonica Martyr Holy Martyr Andrew of Chios Martyr Fall of Constantinople Commemoration

The full reading for May 29 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.