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Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem ( c. March 9, AD 99 – c. 216) was an early patriarch of Jerusalem. He is venerated as a saint by both the Western and Eastern Churches. In the Roman Catholic Church, his feast day is celebrated on October 29, while in the Eastern Orthodox Church it is celebrated on August 7.
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Oct 29, 2020 · Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem’s Story. Life in second- and third-century Jerusalem couldn’t have been easy, but Saint Narcissus managed to live well beyond 100. Some even speculate he lived to 160. Details of his life are sketchy, but there are many reports of his miracles. The miracle for which Narcissus is most remembered was turning water ...
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St. Narcissus was born towards the end of the first century in AD 99. He was almost 80-years-old when he was placed at the head of the church of Jerusalem, making him the 30th bishop of that see. In 195, he and Theophilus, bishop of Caesarea in Palestine, presided together in a council of the ...
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73; Tillemont, t. iii.] St Narcissus was born towards the close of the first century, and was almost fourscore years old when he was placed at the head of the church of Jerusalem, being the thirtieth bishop of that see. Eusebius assures us that the Christians of Jerusalem preserved in his time the remembrance of several miracles which God had ...
Oct 29, 2023 · Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem was a renowned figure in the early Christian era as the Bishop of Jerusalem. Born in the year 99, Narcissus dedicated his life to serving the Church and spreading the teachings of Christ. Despite facing various trials and tribulations, he remained steadfast in his faith and became a symbol of perseverance and holiness. Narcissus was consecrated as the Bishop of ...
Oct 29, 2019 · Life in second- and third-century Jerusalem couldn’t have been easy, but Saint Narcissus managed to live well beyond 100. Some even speculate he lived to 160. Details of his life are sketchy ...
Bp. Narcissus was of Greek origin. Tradition holds that he was born in the year 99. In 185, he became bishop of Jerusalem, then known as Aelia Capitolina, when he was eighty years old. He was known for his holiness, but there are hints that many people found him harsh and rigid in his efforts to keep church discipline.
