Saint Narcissus was the Bishop of Jerusalem. He died when he was one hundred and sixteen years old.
He was eighty years old when he was made Bishop of Jerusalem. He was a wonderful and paternal pastor of souls. Once, he miraculously changed water into oil to make lights for the lamps of the church on the vigil of Easter. Once, three men who made false witness against him were struck dead.
Notable centenarians among the saints are: Saint Simon Stock, who died when he was one hundred; Saint Raymond of Pennafort, who died when he was one hundred; Saint Anthony the Abbot, who died when he was one hundred and five; Saint Patrick, who died when he was one hundred and six; Saint Paul the Hermit, who died when he was one hundred and twelve; Saint Eusignius, who died when he was one hundred and ten; and Saint David of Wales, who died when he was one hundred and forty-seven.
“Saint Narcissus, Patriarch of Jerusalem, in a Landscape,” compliments of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
