A portrait of St. Nemesius of Alexandria
St. Nemesius of Alexandria
d. c. 250
Feast
December 19 · III c.
Patron of
Martyrs · Falsely accused people
Order
Martyr
Egyptian martyr (d. c. 250), Alexandrian Christian falsely arrested as a thief, recognized as a Christian when his denials of theft proved valid, then condemned for the faith and burned alive with two thieves under Decius. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: c. 250 · From: Alexandria / Egypt.
Patronage
St. Nemesius of Alexandria is invoked as the patron of martyrs, falsely accused people. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Nemesius of Alexandria, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.