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Statue of Saint Marcian of Tortona By Ignazio Marabitti Latter 18Th Century Located On The Top of The Facade of The Cathedral In Syracuse Italy Photographed On 19 December 2013 By Amercader
Statue of Saint Marcian of Tortona By Ignazio Marabitti Latter 18Th Century Located On The Top of The Facade of The Cathedral In Syracuse Italy Photographed On 19 December 2013 By Amercader

Saint Marcian of Tortona

Also known as: Marciano; Marcianus; Martianus; Marzano; Marziano

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

March 6

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Marcian of Tortona, revered as the first bishop of Tortona, Italy, is venerated for his steadfast evangelization and martyrdom. According to tradition, he was converted to the Christian faith by the Apostle Saint Barnabas himself, who journeyed to the region. Marcian then dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel, becoming a zealous evangelist in the area that would become the diocese of Tortona....

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