Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem | |
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.jpg) Stained glass window depicting St Narcissus | |
| 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 | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodoxy |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | October 29 (General Roman Calendar) August 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar) |
| Attributes | Depicted as a bishop holding a thistle in blossom; pitcher of water near him; an angel depicted carrying his soul to Heaven. |
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.