Saint Alexander Newski

Also known as: Alexander Nevski
Memorial: 30 August
Profile: Grand Duke of Novgorod and Kiev. He defeated the Swedes in battle on the River Neva; from that he derived his surname of Newski (Nevski) Defended his land against invading Tatars. Confessor of the faith.
Born: 1219 in Vladimir, Russia
Died: 1263 in Gorodetz, Russia
relics at Saint Petersburg, Russia
Additional Information: Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
New Catholic Dictionary
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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