Holy Martyrs
Marcianus, Nicander and Companions
Martyrs of 4th-century Egypt who suffered cruelly for the sake of Christ.
Life
The Holy Martyrs Marcianus, Nicander and their companions were Christians of Egypt, in the fourth century. Among them are Leonides, Marcianus, Nicander, Hyperechius, Apollo, Arius, Gorgias, Selinus and Irenaeus. They are commemorated on 18 June.
They suffered cruelly for Christ in the time of the emperor Maximian and died in prison, of thirst and hunger.
Commemorated the same day June 18
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