Saint Nicasius
- Memorial
- 14 December
- Profile
- Bishop.
Martyred with
Saint Jucundus,
Saint Florentius,
Saint Eutropia
in the barbarian invasion of Rheims, France.
Saw the impending invasion in a vision.
Martyr.
- Died
- beheaded c.451 at Rheims, France in the doorway of his church, trying to slow the barbarians so his parishioners could escape
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Print References
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Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Golden Legend, by Jacobus de Voragine
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- Readings
- Let us abide the mercy of God and pray for our enemies.
I am ready to give myself for my people.
-Saint Nicasius
