Day 287 -- Saint Marcellian

Saint Marcellian lived in the 3rd century who was born to pagan parents. He was the twin brother of Saint Mark. He may have been a deacon. He was imprisoned for his faith during the persecution of Maximian Herculeus. While he was in prison, he was received a visit from Saint Sebastian who encouraged him to not give up. He died a martyr's death by being pierced with a lance in the year 286. He was buried near the Catacomb of Saint Domitilla and his grave was rediscovered in 1902. He was added to the local calendars in the year 1969.