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Holy Martyrs

Marcellus and Anastasius

Martyrs slain for Christ in the region of Bourges in Gaul around 274.

Feast
June 29old style July 12
Reposed
2743rd century
Place
Bourges
Order
Martyrs

Life

The Holy Martyrs Marcellus and Anastasius suffered at Bourges in Gaul in the year 274. Marcellus was beheaded and Anastasius was scourged.

They are commemorated on 29 June as saints of the undivided Church, by the New Calendar; the Western calendars also commemorate them on 6 September. Our sources say no more of their lives.

Commemorated the same day June 29