Pope Saint Marcellus I
Also known as: Marcel; Marcelo
Feast Day
16 January (Western calendar); 7 June (Eastern calendar)
Died
309; initially buried in the cemetery of Saint Priscilla in Rome, Italy; relics later translated to beneath the altar of San Marcello al Corso church in Rome where they remain today
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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Pope Saint Marcellus I, whose name is also sometimes spelled Marcellinus, was a significant figure in the early Christian Church during a tumultuous period. Unfortunately, very little is known about his life before he became Pope, as historical documents from that time have not survived the passing centuries.
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