Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem (c. 99 - c. 216)

It is inferred that the average reign of the bishops of Jerusalem was short, as evidenced by the episcopal reigns of those who followed Saint Simeon, the second Bishop of Jerusalem, who was martyred in the year 117 by the Emperor Trajan[1][2] Of Greek origin, tradition holds that Narcissus was born in the year 99 and was at least 80 when he was made the thirtieth Bishop of Jerusalem.[3] More than a century had then elapsed since the city was … [More]