Saint Alexander I was the Sixth Shepherd of the Universal Church and Successor of Peter.

There is difference in opinion among the Historians regarding the period of papacy of Saint Alexander I. Some historical records state his period of papacy According to some historical records, he was elected Bishop of Rome in AD 108 and attained eternal rest on AD 116. Yet other records state this period as between AD109 and 119.

Tradition testifies, that Saint Alexander I was born in AD75 in Rome. In his thirties, he was elected Bishop of Rome, and head of the Universal Church, and is believed to be the youngest pope of the times.

It is believed that the practice of blessing water in the church and blessing houses with the Holy Water started during the papacy of Pope Alexander I.

Similarly, Pope Alexander’s contribution to shaping the Liturgy by reading the Passion of the Lord during the Holy Mass is commendable.

It was Pope Alexander who was instrumental in the conversion of Roman governor Hermes and his family, along with about 1,500 others, to Christianity.

During the period of religious persecution, the emperor ordered the beheading of the Pope and thus attained Martyrdom. His mortal remains were relocated to Bavaria, Germany in AD 834. His feast is celebrated on May 3.