# Nazarius — Quo Vadis character guide

> Nazarius in Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0011-ix

## Who they are

Miriam's son who helps the Christians and carries messages.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/xxvii)

Brings Lygia quails, Vinicius feels jealousy but later promises him a gift.

### [The Rescue Plan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/lvi)

Brings news of Lygia's condition and the rescue plan's details, including the drugged draught and coffin arrangement.

### [The Apostle's Agony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/lxviii)

Leads the faithful to a hidden quarry and offers to guide Peter to safety.

### [Quo Vadis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/lxix)

Accompanies Peter on the Appian Way and witnesses his vision.

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