Nicasius of Reims

Part of a stained glass window with the Martyrdom of St. Nicasius from Soissons Cathedral (13th century)

St. Nicasius at the north transept portal of Reims Cathedral (13th century)

Nicasius of Reims († 407 or 451) was bishop of Reims from 400 until his death . He is next to Remigius (Saint-Remi † 533) the most important saint of the city and belongs to the group of cephalophores ("head wearers").

Vita

About the life and deeds of St. Nicasius is little known; However, he was the client of the previous building of today's cathedral . He was - together with his deacon Jucundus and his lecturer Florentius as well as his sister Eutropia - killed by the sword in the course of the Vandals or Huns (407 or 451). With the severed head under his arm, he is said to have walked on, praising God.

Adoration

The relics of St. Nicasius are venerated in Reims and in the Saint-Vaast Abbey near the city of Arras . He is considered a helper against smallpox .

presentation

St. Nicasius was rarely depicted. The most famous representations can be found on the north transept portal of Reims Cathedral.

Web links

Commons : Nicasius Sculptures in France - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files

Nicasius of Reims in the Ecumenical Lexicon of Saints
Nicasius of Reims in CatholicSaints.Info

personal data
SURNAME	Nicasius of Reims
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Bishop of Reims
DATE OF BIRTH	4th century
DATE OF DEATH	407 or 451
Place of death	Reims