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Marcellian was the son of Saint Tranquillinus of Rome who raised him a pagan before his own conversion. He was the twin brother of Saint Mark. He converted to Christianity. He may have been a deacon. He was imprisoned for his faith during the persecutions of Maximian Herculeus. He was visited in prison by Saint Sebastian who encouraged him not to give in. He was a martyr.
Died
- nailed to a post and pierced with a lance in 286
- buried near the Catacomb of Saint Domitilla
- grave re-discovered in 1902
Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-marcellian/
