Alexius of Rome
Life and witness
The “Man of God” of ancient tradition, remembered for radical hidden poverty and renunciation of social honour.
Biographical overview
Saint Alexius of Rome or Alexius of Edessa (Greek: Ἀλέξιος, Alexios), also Alexis, was a fourth-century Greek monk who lived in anonymity and is known for his dedication to Christ. Two versions of his life exist, one in Syriac and the other in Greek.