Nemesius of Alexandria
According to legend, Nemesius of Alexandria ( ancient Greek Νεμέσιος Nemésios ; † around 250 AD) was a martyr under Emperor Decius . Legend has it that he was charged with theft and shortly thereafter charged with his Christian faith, tortured twice and burned alive between two criminals.
His festival is celebrated on December 19 and September 9, respectively.
Individual evidence
- ^ Martyrologium Romanum : December 19.
Web links
literature
- "Saint Nemesius of Alexandria". In: CatholicSaints.Info. September 9, 2017. catholic.org November 22, 2018.
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| SURNAME | Nemesius of Alexandria |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Alexandria, Nemésios of; Νεμέσιος (grcS) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Legendary martyr under Emperor Decius |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century or 3rd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | at 250 |