Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints
- Narcissus of Jerusalem, bishop;
- Theuderius or Chef, abbot;
- Colman of Kilmacduagh, bishop;
- Abraham of Rostov, abbot
St. Narcissus of Jerusalem (d. ca. 215 A.D.) was a Greek and was named bishop of Jerusalem when he was 80 years old. Because he was strict in his discipline, his opponents denounced him at the Council of Jerusalem. He lived for a time as a hermit, returned to his see, and was persuaded to resume his office as bishop by the faithful of the city. He appointed St. Alexander his coadjutor, who stated that St. Narcissus was 116 years old in 212 A.D.
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St. Narcissus of Jerusalem is one of the Saints of the Church who lived past 100 years. Below is a study of Saints who are also centenarian. A simple analysis of their longevity is made in Part Four of this Series.
- Saints Who Lived to 100 Years or More (Part One), Learn more
- Saints Who Lived to 100 Years or More (Part Two), Learn more
- Saints Who Lived to 100 Years or More (Part Three), Learn more
- Saints Who Lived to 100 Years or More (Part Four), Learn more
St. Abraham of Rostov (12th century A.D.) was born of pagan parents near Galick and was known to have been cured of a disease as a young man when he called upon God of the Christian religion. He was baptized and became a monk. He went to Rostov, Russia, to preach the gospel and founded a monastery where he became abbot. He built two churches and was effective in the work of conversion.
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