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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 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.

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. 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?