Saint Marcellian of Civitavecchia

Saint Marcellian of Civitavecchia, also known as Marcellianus, was a Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century. He was born in Civitavecchia, Italy, and little is known about his early life. Marcellian lived during a time of intense persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Decius. Decius issued an edict in 250 AD that required all citizens of the Roman Empire to offer sacrifices to the pagan gods....