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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....