Saint Nearchus
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Saint Nearchus | |
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| Born | Nearchus or Nearch (also written Neärchus or Neärch) |
| Cause of death | Burned alive |
| Feast | 22 April |
Nearchus or Nearch (also written Neärchus or Neärch) was a third-century AD Armenian martyr and saint. He was a Roman army officer and friend of Polyeuctus, whom he had converted to the Christian faith. Nearchus was later burned alive. His feast day is on April 22.
Saints Nearchus and Polyeuctus
Saints Nearchus and beheaded for his crime. Shortly before he was executed, he spoke his last words to Nearchus: “Remember our secret vow.” Nearchus was later burned alive.[1]
References
- ^ "Saints Polyeuctus and Nearchus". Kalle Hamm. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
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