What is Saint Alexander patron saint of?

Martyr and missionary, a companion of St. Caius. Little is known of the background of either Alexander or Caius. They were active in Apamea, Phrygia, a center of the Montanist heresy. read more

There are about 30 or so saints by that name who have been canonized over the centuries by either martyrdom, by popular acclamation, or by formal Church proceedings; but the one I found most easily was St. Alexander of Comana, and he is listed as the patron of charcoal burners. read more

St. Alexander, Bishop and Martyr. Alexander was a student with Origen at the famous Christian school of Alexandria in the late second century. He became bishop of Cappadocia and during the persecution of Severus was imprisoned for several years (204-211). read more