Alexander Of Lyons, a physician and martyr, was a native of Phrygia. During the persecution of the churches of Lyons and Vienne, he was exposed with another Christian to be devoured by the wild beasts in the amphitheater, which suffering was endured with great fortitude. The death of Alexander took place A.D. 177 and his memory is celebrated June 2, the same time as that of the other martyrs of Vienne and Lyons. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.
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John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More