Alexander of Rome was a Roman soldier serving in the regiment of Tiberius during the third century. He is recognized as a martyr for refusing to comply with a pagan edict issued by the emperor Maximian. Following his refusal, he died while traveling toward Thrace. His mother, Pimenia, was present to witness his martyrdom. He is honored as a saint within the Eastern Orthodox tradition and is commemorated on various dates depending on the liturgical calendar.