Marinus

Venerable Mary (called Marinus in monasticism) of Alexandria

Forms of name: Maria, Marina, Marinus, Mary

Mary disguised herself as a man in order to enter a monastery with her father St. Eugene, and was given the name Marinus. Her sex was not discovered by the brothers there until after her death.

Commemorated: February 12

Martyr Marinus the Soldier, at Caesarea in Palestine

Forms of name: Marinus

No description available at this time.

Commemorated: March 17
 
Saints of the Orthodox Church