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Alexander of Lycopolis The writer of a short treatise, in twenty-six chapters, against the Manichæans (PG., XVIII, 409-448). He must have flourished early in the fourth century, as he says in the second chapter of this work that he derived his knowledge of Manes’ teaching apo ton gnorimon (from the man’s friend). Despite its brevity … Continue reading “Alexander Of Lycopolis”

Alexander of Jerusalem, Saint (251) Martyr , bishop in Cappadocia . He was later coadjutor Bishop of Jerusalem ; ordained Origen to the priesthood; and built a library at Jerusalem . After cruel torments he died in chains. Feast , 18 March . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Alexander Of Imola a lawyer, taught the law for thirty years at Pavia, Ferrara, and Bologna, and died in 1487, leaving Commentaries on the Decretals and Clementines (Venice, 1571). See Cave, Hist. Lit. 2, 185; Dupin, Bibl. Eccles. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alexander of Hales (died 1245) Theologian and philosopher. Born in Hales, England ; died in Paris . He joined the Franciscans , 1222, and was installed as the first Franciscan teacher of theology in the University of Paris in 1231. He was the earliest of the great 13th-century Schoolmen. Author of the unfinished “Summa Universre … Continue reading “Alexander of Hales”

Alexander, Of Carpineto in the Roman territory, flourished about 1196, and wrote a Chronicle of the Abbey of St. Bartholomew, at Carpineto, in six books (given by Ughelli in the Italia Sacra, 10, 349). See Cave, Hist. Lit. 2, 253. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alexander, of Byzantium Alexander, St., bp. of Byzantium, as the city was then called (Theod. Hist. i. 19) for about 23 years, his consecration being variously dated from A.D. 313 to 317. He was already 73 years old at the time (Socr. Hist. ii. 6; Soz. Hist. iii. 3). He is highly praised by Gregory … Continue reading “Alexander, of Byzantium”

Alexander, of Alexandria Alexander, St., archbp. of Alexandria, appears to have come to that see in 313, after the short episcopate of Achillas. He was an elderly man, of a kindly and attractive disposition; “gentle and quiet,” as Rufinus says (i. 1), but also capable of acting with vigour and persistency. Accusations were laid against … Continue reading “Alexander, of Alexandria”

Alexander of Abonoteichos The most notorious imposter of the second century of the Christian era. His life is fully described by Lucian in his Pseudomantis, or “Alexander, the Oracle-Monger.” Being intellectual, of pleasing appearance and captivating address, he gained many followers, not only in his own country but from different parts of the Roman Empire. … Continue reading “Alexander of Abonoteichos”

Alexander Of (St.) Theresa was a learned Carmelite, and was born at Brussels in 1639. He taught theology at Louvain, and left several works, viz. Clypeus Religionis (Cologne, 1679, 2 vols. 4to): Preco Marianus Denuncians Illustrissima Uberrimaque Eulogia et Preconia, etc. (ibid. 1681, 4to): Regula Fidei (Ypres, 1682): Confutatio Justificationis Praxeos qua Nonnulli sub Nomine … Continue reading “Alexander Of (St.) Theresa”

Alexander Of (St.) Elpidius in Italy, near Rome, was general of the order of Augustinian hermits in 1312, and in 1325 was made archbishop of Ravenna. The time of his death is uncertain. He wrote a treatise on The Imperial Jurisdiction and the Authority of the Roman Pontiff, by order of pope John XXII (Lyons. … Continue reading “Alexander Of (St.) Elpidius”