In a message dated 03/02/2000 12:37:53 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< MARTYRS under the Emperor Alexander at Rome, c. A.D. 219. Nearly all
the Latin Martyrologies commemorate these martyrs, without giving their
names. >>
I have a feeling this is a bit screwed up. Alexander reigned from 222-235
and was more than tolerant towards Christians: he has long been suspected of
being a closet Christian. Alexander's half demented cousin Elagabulus
(218-222) is probably the emperor intended here.
mark
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