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|SaintName=Saint Nemesius of Alexandria | |SaintName=Saint Nemesius of Alexandria | ||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
| | |FeastDay=December 17 | ||
|SaintBirthPlace=Alexandria, Egypt, Roman Empire (now Egypt) | |SaintBirthPlace=Alexandria, Egypt, Roman Empire (now Egypt) | ||
|SaintBirthCoordinates=31.2001, 29.9187 | |SaintBirthCoordinates=31.2001, 29.9187 | ||
|DeathPlace=Alexandria, Egypt, Roman Empire (now Egypt) | |DeathPlace=Alexandria, Egypt, Roman Empire (now Egypt) | ||
|SaintDeathCoordinates=31.2001, 29.9187 | |SaintDeathCoordinates=31.2001, 29.9187 | ||
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|NotableLabel3=Western relics tradition | |NotableLabel3=Western relics tradition | ||
|NotableCoordinates3=41.9028, 12.4964 | |NotableCoordinates3=41.9028, 12.4964 | ||
| | |AssociatedCountries=Egypt; Italy | ||
| | |AssociatedDioceses=[[Coptic Catholic Patriarchate of Alexandria]] | ||
|Canonized=Yes | |Canonized=Yes | ||
|SaintMiracle1=Traditional endurance during tortures | |SaintMiracle1=Traditional endurance during tortures | ||
|Profession=Deacon; martyr | |Profession=Deacon; martyr | ||
|ReligiousAffiliation=Early Christian | |ReligiousAffiliation=Early Christian | ||
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|PrimaryShrine=Cathedral of Saint Mark, Alexandria, Egypt | |PrimaryShrine=Cathedral of Saint Mark, Alexandria, Egypt | ||
|AdditionalVeneration=Coptic Orthodox Church; Eastern Orthodox Church | |AdditionalVeneration=Coptic Orthodox Church; Eastern Orthodox Church | ||
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'''Saint Nemesius of Alexandria''' (d. c. AD 310), also known as Nemesius the Deacon, was a 3rd-4th century Christian deacon and martyr in Alexandria, Egypt, venerated for his steadfast confession of faith during the Diocletianic Persecution under co-emperor Maximinus Daza.<ref name="newadvent">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10769a.htm|title=St. Nemesius|publisher=New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia|access-date=2025-10-20}}</ref> According to hagiographic traditions from the 5th-century Coptic martyrologies and the ''Acts of the Martyrs of Alexandria'', Nemesius, a deacon in the Alexandrian church, was arrested c. AD 307–310 for refusing to sacrifice to Roman gods, enduring tortures including racking and burning before execution by sword alongside companions like his brother Saturninus, Felicissimus, and others.<ref name="wiki">{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemesius_of_Alexandria|title=Nemesius of Alexandria|publisher=Wikipedia|access-date=2025-10-20}}</ref> Historical evidence confirms a genuine martyr cult in Alexandria by the 4th century, with his name appearing in early Coptic and Greek synaxaria, though biographical details are sparse and likely legendary, possibly conflating with Nemesius of Cyzicus or other deacons.<ref name="catholic_online">{{Cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=392|title=St. Nemesius|publisher=Catholic Online|access-date=2025-10-20}}</ref> As a deacon under Bishop Peter of Alexandria, he ministered to the imprisoned, per tradition, but no verified acts survive beyond martyrdom lists.<ref name="newadvent" /> | '''Saint Nemesius of Alexandria''' (d. c. AD 310), also known as Nemesius the Deacon, was a 3rd-4th century Christian deacon and martyr in Alexandria, Egypt, venerated for his steadfast confession of faith during the Diocletianic Persecution under co-emperor Maximinus Daza.<ref name="newadvent">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10769a.htm|title=St. Nemesius|publisher=New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia|access-date=2025-10-20}}</ref> According to hagiographic traditions from the 5th-century Coptic martyrologies and the ''Acts of the Martyrs of Alexandria'', Nemesius, a deacon in the Alexandrian church, was arrested c. AD 307–310 for refusing to sacrifice to Roman gods, enduring tortures including racking and burning before execution by sword alongside companions like his brother Saturninus, Felicissimus, and others.<ref name="wiki">{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemesius_of_Alexandria|title=Nemesius of Alexandria|publisher=Wikipedia|access-date=2025-10-20}}</ref> Historical evidence confirms a genuine martyr cult in Alexandria by the 4th century, with his name appearing in early Coptic and Greek synaxaria, though biographical details are sparse and likely legendary, possibly conflating with Nemesius of Cyzicus or other deacons.<ref name="catholic_online">{{Cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=392|title=St. Nemesius|publisher=Catholic Online|access-date=2025-10-20}}</ref> As a deacon under Bishop Peter of Alexandria, he ministered to the imprisoned, per tradition, but no verified acts survive beyond martyrdom lists.<ref name="newadvent" /> | ||