Nemesius, a Pious Christian

The malice of the tyrants had now become so great that they called the defenseless lambs of Christ murderers, and sought to put them to death under that name. Among those accused in this way was a devout follower of Christ named Nemesius, or also Nemesis, who, being charged with this same crime, first of all cleared himself of it openly and plainly. Then his accuser charged him with being a Christian, and therefore guilty of death anyway. Eusebius writes that on this point the judge showed no moderation. He had him first tortured with double torments, and then ordered that he be burned with the murderers, not realizing that by his cruelty he made this holy martyr resemble our Savior, who, for the salvation of mankind, was crucified between murderers. In regard to this, A. Mellinus says: "The judge made this martyr like his Lord Christ, and, following his example, had him placed between highwaymen, and then burned alive." A. Mell., 1st book, folio 68, column 2, from Euseb., book 6, chapter 41. Also, P. J. Twisck, 3rd book, for the year 252, page 70, column 1, on the name Nemesion. [n200-1]