St. Alexander
1) (d.430) Greek monk who founded monastic communities in Syria by the Euphrates
river. He also founded one in Constantinople. It was he who started the
tradition of "sleepless" (akimiti) monks. They would pray and
sing all day and all night without taking breaks. Therefore, he is also
known as Akimitis.
St. Alexander was known to like to travel and meet people.
2) (d.c.336) Bishop of Constantinople who once made Arius bowels spill out
just by praying at the council of Nicaea.
Orthodox nameday: 30/8
