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Bliss St Alexander Constantinople Medal

Bliss St Alexander Constantinople Medal
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Saint Alexander of Constantinople (c. 241–337) was the first bishop of Constantinople, serving from 314 as bishop of Byzantium and continuing after the city was renamed in 330. A staunch defender of Orthodox Christianity, he represented Bishop Metrophanes at the First Council of Nicaea (325), opposing the Arian heresy. Known for his wisdom, holiness, and debates with pagan philosophers, Alexander famously prayed to avoid reinstating Arius, who died suddenly before rejoining the Church. Alexander died in 340 at age 98, is venerated as a saint, and his feast day is celebrated on August 30.