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Saint · 305-311
Marcian
Martyrs Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Appolonius, Leonidas, Arius, Gorgias, Pambo, Selenia, and Irene of Egypt
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Apollonius, Leonidas, Arius, Gorgias, Pambo, and the women martyrs Selenia and Irene were natives of Egypt and suffered during the reign of Maximian (305-311). The Orthodox Church commemorates Marcian on June 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Marcian as a patron when they bear the name Marcian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Marcian, pray to God for us.
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