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St. Alexander the Charcoal Burner

Born: Greek Died: burned alive c.275 at Comana (in modern Turkey) Patronage: charcoal burners. Also known as Alexander of Comana, Alexander of Cuma, Alexander the Carbonaio, Alessandro Well-born, educated, and erudiate 3rd century Greek with philosophical training. Convert to Christianity. To escape his pagan roots and live for God, he left his native area and […]

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