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St. Alexius of Rome

Died: early 5th century Patronage: Alexians, beggars, belt makers, nurses, pilgrims, travellers.Also known as Alexis of Rome, Alexis the Beggar, The Man of God The only son of a wealthy Christian Roman senator. The young man wanted to devote himself to God, but his parents arranged a marriage for him. On his wedding day his […]

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