St. Alexander the Soldier
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Kemet,martyr. July 9, converted and martyred with Patermuthius
(Petarpemotis), Copres, and Alexander. |
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I, Patermuthius, was a 75
years old, Kemetian hermit. I was originally a robber. My follower and
converter, the monk Copres (Copri) and I were arraigned by Julian the
Apostate. Torture weakened Copri. We were thrown into the furnace. 4th century, 9 July, 17 Dec. |
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