Alexander the Roman
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Soldier Roman of the Italic Legion and of the Jerusalem centurie, sensitive to the words of Jesus.[1]
Unfortunately, his horse escapes him as he leaves the Antonia and knocks over a toddler, mortally wounding him with its hooves. He rushes into the Temple to look for Jesus, creating a huge scandal :
The baby is saved by Jesus, who is asked to leave the Temple. Alexander is exiled to the garrison of Antioch, under pressure from the Pharisees.[2]
Character and appearance
A simple heart of child enclosed in a large soldier's body, according to the words of Sintica.[3]
Jesus says of him:"...it is an honest heart, and it seeks the Truth..."[4]
Apostolic journey
In his rugged simplicity, Alexander is close to Truth.[5]
His name
Alexander comes from the Greek "defender of men" - History: Reference to Alexander the Great.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
EMV 86 EMV 515