00:01Imagine a man who, at an age when most are resting, is called upon to lead one of the most important
00:05Christian communities.
00:07It was Narcissus, Bishop of Jerusalem at the end of the 2nd century.
00:12Already in his eighties, his wisdom and piety were legendary.
00:16His life was marked by an extraordinary event.
00:19During an Easter vigil, the oil ran out for the church lamps.
00:24Without losing his composure, Narcissus ordered that water be brought to him.
00:27He blessed it, and before the astonished eyes of the assembly, the water transformed into pure oil, allowing the
00:35lights to shine until dawn.
00:37A shining miracle of her profound faith.
00:41However, his holiness did not spare him from trials.
00:45A victim of slander by envious people, he was falsely accused of a serious crime.
00:50Rather than create a scandal, Narcissus made the humble choice to withdraw.
00:55He left Jerusalem and lived for several years as a hermit, far from the turmoil.
01:01Time will tell.
01:03His accusers suffered tragic fates, and the truth came out.
01:08The people of Jerusalem, regretting his absence, begged Narcissus to return.
01:14Despite his advanced age, he was over a hundred years old at the time, he accepted.
01:20Feeling his strength waning, he called upon the young Alexander to assist him, who would become his successor.
01:27Narcissus passed away peacefully at a venerable age, leaving behind a powerful legacy.
01:33We remember the bishop of the miracle of the oil, but above all as a man of great humility,
01:39'exceptional resilience and perseverance.
01:43His ability to forgive and serve his community without bitterness, even after injustice, makes him a timeless role model.
01:51of faith and peace.
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