Nemesius

Saint Nemesius of Rome is venerated as a martyr at Rome; this connection is, however, legendary. In the seventh century his tomb on the Via Latina was venerated.

Legends say that he was baptized by Bishop Stephen and ordained deacon, and that later he suffered martyrdom together with his blind daughter Lucilla. The date of death is uncertain: after the year 250 or in 307, according to various reckonings. He is a saint of the undivided Church, honoured in the West, without synodal canonization. For his daughter, see the life of Saint Lucilla.