St. Alexander
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Death: 313
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Martyr and soldier, who tried to shield a fellow Christian, St. Antonina. Antonina was a hunted victim during the persecutions conducted under the reign of Emperor Maximian. Alexander tried to change clothes with Antonina so that he could escape from the Roman officials. They were discovered, and both were condemned. They were tortured and burned to death.
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