
Saint Maris of Persia
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
January 19
Died
January 1, 270
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Maris of Persia, also known as Maris the Persian, was born into a noble family in Persia during the third century. Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he lived a comfortable and privileged existence. Maris eventually married a woman named Martha, who is also recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church....