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Question: My middle name is Markian. I understand that there was a Saint Markian, but I cannot find much information beyond that. Please tell me about him. I wonder why there are no churches named in his honor. Thank you. |
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Answer:
Dr. Alexander Roman
alex@unicorne.org
There are a number of St Markians in the calendar
and here are the lives of two of them.
St Markian the Senator had a son, John, who died
and was brought back to life through the prayers
of St Abundius. After witnessing this miracle,
Markian converted to Christianity and he, his son and St Abundius, along
with one St. Abundantius, were martyred at Rome around AD304. Their
collective feast is September 16. The Holy Martyr Markian, commemorated on July 13,
was a native of Lyceian Iconium. He was a great
preacher-missionary and converted many. Arrested
and tortured, Markian was sent to Cappadocia in Asia Minor to the Roman
governor Perennias. Markian refused the governor's promises and
offers to reject Christ, and told the governor
flatly that he was an idol-worshipper. After
more torture, Markian was beheaded around AD258. You may take your pick - or else celebrate them
both!
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