Hieromartyr Marcian, Bishop of Syracuse (2nd Century) — October 30 / November 12 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, October 30 according to the Julian Calendar (November 12 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates the Hieromartyr Marcian of Syracuse.

The Hieromartyr Marcian, Bishop of Syracuse, was a disciple of the Apostle Peter. He was sent to Sicily to preach the word of God. Saint Marcian settled in a cave near the city of Syracuse and zealously preached the faith of Christ.

The blessed struggler ended his life as a martyr: he was slain by the Jews of Syracuse in the Italian city of Gaeta. (Saint Marcian is also commemorated on February 9 under the name Marcellus.)