Hieromartyr
Marcian of Syracuse
Hieromartyr Marcian, Bishop of Syracuse
New Calendar October 30 Old Calendar November 12
Why they are a saint
Marcian of Syracuse served as Bishop of Syracuse. Marcian, or Marcianus was a bishop and martyr, venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Marcian of Syracuse as a patron when they bear the name Marcian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Marcian of Syracuse, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.