Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem

Saint of the Day for October 29

(d. c. 216)

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 into oil for use in the church lamps on...Read More