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Line 31: − + − + + − https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Alexander_I Alexander, Eventulus, and Theodulus was discovered near Rome, at the spot where the above mentioned tradition declares the Pope to have been martyred. According to some [[Archaeology|archaeologists]], this Alexander is identical with the Pope, and thus this ancient and important tomb marks the actual site of the Pope's martyrdom.+ − − His feast day is May 3.
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Early sixth-century writings (501-600) attribute Alexander with inserting the words of the Consecration now used in the Holy [[Eucharist]] or Holy [[Communion]] of the [[Mass (liturgy)|Catholic Mass]], and the prescription that [[Host (Communion)|hosts]] to be consecrated be made from unleavened bread of wheat flour and water only, a practice condemned by [[Orthodox Church|Byzantine Orthodoxy]] as a [[heresy]].
Early sixth-century writings (501-600) attribute Alexander with inserting the words of the Consecration now used in the Holy [[Eucharist]] or Holy [[Communion]] of the [[Mass (liturgy)|Catholic Mass]], and the prescription that [[Host (Communion)|hosts]] to be consecrated be made from unleavened bread of wheat flour and water only, a practice condemned by [[Orthodox Church|Byzantine Orthodoxy]] as a [[heresy]].
To him are attributed the institution of [[holy water]] in [[Church]]es and houses. Legend has it that he was the one who introduced holy water blessed by the pope and any other priest and the blessing of holy water and salt on a house to ward off evil.
To him are attributed the institution of [[holy water]] in [[Church]]es and houses. Legend has it that he was the one who introduced holy water blessed by the pope and any other priest and the blessing of holy water and salt on a house to ward off evil influences, but much of this is now doubted by secular and Catholic scholars alike.
Little is known about Alexander, although legends say that he converted his jailer, St. Quirinus, and his daughter, St. Balbina. Some believe he suffered martyrdom under the Roman Emperor Trajan or Hadrian, but this is improbable. Pope Alexander I was the Bishop of Rome from c. 107 to his death c. 115 or 119. There is no certainty that he probably died in Rome?
Little is known about Alexander, although legends say that he converted his jailer, St. Quirinus, and his daughter, St. Balbina by miraculous means. Some believe he suffered martyrdom under the Roman Emperor Trajan or Hadrian, but this is now considered improbable. Pope Alexander I was the Bishop of Rome from c. 107 to his death c. 115 or 119. There is no certainty that he probably died in Rome.
The tomb of three martyrs, Alexander, Eventulus, and Theodulus was discovered near Rome, at the spot where the above mentioned tradition declares the Pope to have been martyred. According to some [[Archaeology|archaeologists]], this Alexander is identical with the Pope, and thus this ancient and important tomb marks the actual site of the Pope's martyrdom.
Alexander's feast day is celebrated on May 3. From 1960, the Roman Calendar no longer lists him as a martyr, as his cause of death cannot be historically confirmed.
[[Eusebius]] in his work ''Ecclesiastical History'' mentions Alexander as [[bishop of Rome]] and fifth in the succession from Peter and Paul:{{quotation|Book IV, Chapter I The Bishops of Rome and [[Alexandria]], in the reign of [[Trajan]] <br>
[[Eusebius]] in his work ''Ecclesiastical History'' mentions Alexander as [[bishop of Rome]] and fifth in the succession from Peter and Paul:{{quotation|Book IV, Chapter I The Bishops of Rome and [[Alexandria]], in the reign of [[Trajan]] <br>