Hierarch
Markellos of Apamea
Markellos, Bishop of Apamea
New Calendar February 25 Old Calendar March 9
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Markellos, Bishop of Apamea. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: February 25.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Markellos of Apamea as a patron when they bear the name Markellos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 25. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Markellos of Apamea, 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.