Alexian

[ uh-lek-shuhn, -see-uhn ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a member of a congregation of brothers founded for the care of the sick at Mechlin, Brabant, in the 15th century.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alexian¹

Named after Saint Alexius of Edessa, 5th-century Christian; -an

Example Sentences

He was rushed to the Alexian Brothers' Hospital, but died a short time after being received there.

From Project Gutenberg

The Alexian Hospital was operated under the direction of the Brothers of that faith, and was well known in that part of the state.

From Project Gutenberg