Martyr
Marcian of Iconium
Martyr of Iconium, who suffered for Christ.
Life
Holy Martyr Marcian of Iconium, a native of Iconium of Lycaonia, brought many pagans to Christ already in youth by his fervent preaching. For this the zealous idolaters beat him and then sent him to Cappadocia to the governor Perennius. He, now by exhortations, now by threats, tried to turn the youth from the Truth, Christ. Marcian fearlessly testified to the truth of the Christian faith and rebuked Perennius for worshipping lifeless idols. The governor, angry, ordered harsh torments, but even in sufferings the saint stood unshaken in his faith in Christ. His head was cut off while he was praying, giving thanks to God for his lot (in the year 258).
He is commemorated on 26 July, in the new style.
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