Narcissus of Jerusalem

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Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem
Born ~99 AD
Died ~222 AD
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast October 29
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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Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem (d. ca. 222 AD) was an early patriarch of Jerusalem. He is venerated as a saint by the Western and Eastern Churches. In the Catholic Church, his feast day is October 29, while in the Orthodox Church it is August 7.

Of Greek origin, tradition holds that Narcissus was at least 80 when he was made the thirtieth bishop of Jerusalem. Alexander, who served as Narcissus' coadjutor, wrote a letter in 212 that Narcissus reached the age of 116.[1]

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