Narcissus of Jerusalem
[[Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem|Patriarch of Jerusalem]], saint (died c.216) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem | |
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Bishop of Jerusalem and Confessor | |
Born | c. March 9, AD 99 Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) |
Died | c. AD 216 (aged around 117) Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodoxy |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Feast | October 29 (Roman Catholic Church) August 7 (Eastern Orthodox Church) |
Attributes | Depicted as a bishop holding a thistle in blossom; pitcher of water near him; an angel depicted carrying his soul to Heaven. |
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