The PriestMartyrs Marcellus, Philagrios and Pankratios

Commemorated on February 9

      The PriestMartyrs Marcellus, Philagrios and Pankratios were disciples of the holy Apostle Peter and were made bishops by him: Saint Marcellus – of Sicily, Philagrios – of Cyprus, and Pankratios – of Tauromeneia. For spreading the faith of Christ amongst the pagans they received a martyr's end.

© 1996-2001 by translator Fr. S. Janos.