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Marcus and Marciani

The historical Roman Martyrology commemorates Marcus and Marciani on 4 October. The Latin notice identifies the record as martyr. The source places the commemoration at In Aegypto.

Feast: 4 OctoberIn Aegypto

Martyrological notice

The historical Roman Martyrology commemorates Marcus and Marciani on 4 October. The Latin notice identifies the record as martyr. The source places the commemoration at In Aegypto.

Historical martyrology witness · Martyrologium Romanum (Latin historical edition)

In Aegypto sanctorum Martyrum Marci et Marciani fratrum, et aliorum ferme innumerabilium utriusque sexus atque omnis aetatis; quorum alii post verbera, alii post diversi generis horribiles cruciatus flammis traditi, alii in mare praecipitati, nonnulli capite caesi, plurimi inedia consumpti, alii patibulis affixi, quidam etiam, capite deorsum verso et pedibus in sublime sublatis, appensi, beatissimam martyrii coronam meruerunt.