Marcellus of Acemata

Venerable Marcellus of the Akoimetoi (the Unsleeping) was born at Apamea in Syria and was abbot of the community of the "Unsleeping Ones" in Constantinople. He died around the year 485 (one source says 486). He is commemorated on 29 December by the church calendar (11 January by the Gregorian).

Christians believe he had the gift of foresight, of healing and of working miracles. It is said that he spoke with angels and easily overcame and drove away demons.

After his death he appeared to his fellow monk, Saint Lucian, and told him that he had asked God to take him too soon into the Kingdom of Heaven.