Saint
Marcian the Presbyter in Constantinople
Saint Marcian the Presbyter of Constantinople (5th C)
New Calendar January 10 Old Calendar January 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Marcian, Presbyter of the Great Church, was born at Rome and in his youth he received a first-rate education in Constantinople. The Orthodox Church commemorates Marcian the Presbyter in Constantinople on January 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Marcian the Presbyter in Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Marcian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 10. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Marcian the Presbyter in Constantinople, 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.