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Saint
Marcian the Confessor, Bishop of Thrace
Holy Hierarch Marcian the Confessor, Bishop of Thrace
New Calendar November 10 Old Calendar November 23
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarch Marcian the Confessor, Bishop of Thrace is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 10. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Marcian the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Marcian the Confessor, Bishop of Thrace, 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.