August 14
Hieromartyr Marcellus, Bishop of Apamea
Forms of name: Marcellus
Left his family to become a monk in Syria; was elected as bishop by the people of Apamea. Martyred by pagans after the destruction of two pagan temples in the city.
Left his family to become a monk in Syria; was elected as bishop by the people of Apamea. Martyred by pagans after the destruction of two pagan temples in the city.