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Martyr

Marcian

A martyr venerated in the West, slain for the faith around 250.

Feast
October 26old style November 8
Reposed
2503rd century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Marcian is a martyr venerated in the West, put to death for the faith around 250, in the time of the Emperor Decius. His commemoration is on 26 October, by the Western calendar (new style). The sources at hand say no more about his life or death.

He is honored as a saint of the undivided Church.

Commemorated the same day October 26