St. Nereus of Terracina Biography
St. Nereus of Terracina Profile. Born: unknown in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 98 in Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on May 12.
St. Nereus of Terracina Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | unknown |
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| Country of Birth | Italy in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 98 |
| Place of Death | Italy |
| Feast Day | May 12 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Nereus of Terracina was a soldier in the Roman army and a member of the Praetorian Guard. He converted to Christianity and baptized by St. Peter the Apostle. Nereus was banished to the island of Pontia because of his faith. He suffered with Saint Flavia Domitilla and became a martyr with his brother, Saint Achilles.
