A portrait of St. Alexander of Comana
St. Alexander of Comana
d. c. 250
Feast
August 11 · III c.
Patron of
Charcoal burners · Bishops · Humility
Order
Bishop / Martyr, traditional
Bishop of Comana in Pontus in the 3rd century, known as "the Charcoal-Burner" because he hid his learning under a humble trade until St. Gregory Thaumaturgus discovered him and consecrated him bishop; later martyred under Decius. Feast August 11.
Life & Times
Also known as: Alexander the Charcoal Burner · Died: c. 250 · From: Turkey.
Patronage
St. Alexander of Comana is invoked as the patron of charcoal burners, bishops, humility. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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