Alexander of Constantinople

Alexander of Constantinople (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος; c. 237/245 – 337) was a bishop of Byzantium and the first Archbishop of Constantinople (the city was renamed during his episcopacy). Scholars consider most of the available information on Alexander to be legendary.

Saint

Alexander of Constantinople
Bishop of Byzantium and Archbishop of Constantinople
Installed314
Term ended337
Personal details
DenominationEastern Christianity
Saint

Alexander
Born237–245
Died337
Constantinople
Venerated inEastern Orthodoxy
Roman Catholicism
Feast
  • August 30 (Orthodox)
  • August 28 (Roman Catholic)
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