Saint Marcian of Constantinople

A life of faith

Marcian was a reader and a disciple of Patriarch Paul of Constantinople. After the patriarch was exiled, he and his companion were pressured to accept the opposing teaching. The calendar remembers both men refusing to abandon their faith and being killed.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Marcian’s remembrance invites reflection on remaining faithful when a trusted teacher is removed.

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