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No, it is named after Alexander the great.
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How did Saint Andrew of Alexandria serve God?
There is no reference to any saint named Andrew of Alexandria.
Is there a saint named Alexandria?
There is a St. Alexandra (though not Alexandria) and there are numerous saints from Alexandria, Egypt.
Where did Saint Catherine of Alexandria live?
Catherine of Alexandria was from Alexandria, Egypt.
What things are named after Catherine of Alexandria?
St. Catherine's Monastery in Sinai, Mount St. Catherine in Egypt, and the Catherine Wheel firework are named after Catherine of Alexandria. She is also the patron saint of scholars, philosophers, and preachers.
Is Catherine a saint?
There are a number of saints named Catherine - Catherine of Siena, Catherine Laboure, Catherine of Alexandria, to name a few.
After which saint is a revolving firework named?
A revolving firework is named after St. Catherine, and it is commonly referred to as a Catherine wheel. It is so named because the firework spins rapidly when ignited, mimicking the spinning wheel that was used in her martyrdom.
When is Saint Catherine of Alexandria's feast day?
Saint Catherine of Alexandria's feast day is on the 25th of November but on the 24th of November for Orthodox churches of a Russian Background.
Where was Saint Catherine of Alexandria killed?
She was martyred in Alexandria, Egypt.
What is Saint Zeno the patron saint of?
Saint Zeno of Alexandria is not a patron saint.
What was the Catherine wheel originally used for?
It was originally named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who was condemned to be tortured on a wheel and died in the year 307.
Why is Saint Athanasius a saint?
Athanasius the Great also known as Pope Athanasius I of Alexandria was bishop of Alexandria in Egypt.
Where was Saint Catherine's home?
If you are referring to Catherine of Alexandria, she was from Alexandria in North Africa.
