Born toward the end of the 1st century, he was almost eighty years of age when he ascended the Episcopal throne of Jerusalem He was its 30th bishop. St. Narcissus and Theophitus, Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine, presided over a Council held by the Bishops of Palestine. At this Council it was decreed that Easter is always to be celebrated on Sunday and not with the Jewish Passover. The holy Bishop wrought several miracles, according to Eusebius. He was calumniated by certain members of his own flock, despite his sanctity, but God soon made his innocence known. He left Jerusalem and retired into solitude. The faithful begged him to resume the administration on his return to the diocese, despite his extreme old age. Alexander became his co-adjutor. By his assiduous prayers and earnest exhortations to unity and concord, he continued to serve his flock. He died at the age of 107. Eusebius testifies that Narcissus once turned water into oil to supply the lamps of the church on the Vigil of Easter.
FEAST DAY: October 29
ROSARIES
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
The Lord is faithful in all his words.
QUIZ
Yesterday’s Answer –
False
Today’s Question –
What is the second commandment?
