St. Marcian

Feastday: November 2

Hermit and founder. Marcian was born in Cyrrhus, of a noble family. He left his position at the emperor's court and a military career to become a hermit at Chalcis, the desert near Antioch. There he attracted many disciples and began a monastic group. He was renowned for his holiness and miracles.

 

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