Saint Alexander of Bergamo
Also known as
- Alessandro da Bergamo
- 26 August (Roman Catholic)
- 22 September (Eastern Orthodox)
Profile
Imperial Roman centurian, possibly in the Theban Legion. Martyred both for his faith, and probably for refusing to martyr other Christians. Legend says that he fled his legion, had a series of captures and narrow escapes, preaching on the run and converting many before finally being caught and beheaded, but those documents are likely pious fiction.
- Bergamo, Italy, city of
- Bergamo, Italy, diocese of
- Capriate San Gervasio, Italy
- Cervignano d’Adda, Italy
- Grassobbio, Italy
- Mosciano Sant’Angelo, Italy
MLA Citation
- “Saint Alexander of Bergamo“. CatholicSaints.Info. 23 January 2019. Web. 18 August 2019. <>