Every year on August 30, Orthodox Christians celebrate Saint Alexander, known in popular belief as the “protector of mankind”. It is said that through his prayers he saved Constantinople from destruction during a violent storm.
Christians celebrate Saint Alexander on August 30 PHOTO: Doxologia.ro
Bishop in Constantinople at the time of Emperor Constantine the Great, Saint Alexander was appointed in the place of Saint Mitrophanes, following a vision that the latter had, knowing that he would go to the eternal and that he would replace him his Alexander.
Defender of the right faith, standing against Arius at the First Ecumenical Council and nicknamed “protector of mankind”Saint Alexander was the one who prayed that the Lord would take Arius from the earth, before he received the Holy Communion, being a heretic. Listening to his prayer, Arius died, and the Church was guarded.
Saint Alexander performed several miracles. These include miraculous healings and exorcisms. It is said that, through his prayers, he saved Constantinople from destruction during a violent storm and brought peace during periods of great religious turmoil, writes doxologia.ro. He passed to the eternal ones at the age of 98, after having fought unceasingly so that the true faith would not be defiled by heresies.
It is said that on this day, people should be gentler and more attentive to their neighbors, and not speak ill of anyone.
Also, people should eliminate any reason for strife with those around them, live in harmony and enjoy the feast of Saint Alexander.
What names are celebrated for Saint Alexander
Among the names celebrated by St. Alexander, the best known are Alexandru and ALexandra, but there are also other derivatives.
In addition to Alexandru and Alexandra, Romanians with names such as Andra, Sandra, Lixandru, Alexandrina, Sandu, Sandrina, Sanda, Săndel, Saşa, Alexie, Alexis or even Alessandro and Alessandra also celebrate their name day on this day.
The name Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros which means protector of men or people. It is formed from the words “alexo” which means to defend, protect and “Andros” which means man, man.
