Saint Marcian of Chalcis Biography
Saint Marcian of Chalcis Profile. Born: N/A in Syria, Asia. Worked in Syria. Died: 387 AD in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on November 2.
St. Marcian of Chalcis Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | Syria in Asia |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | Syria |
| Date of Death | 387 AD |
| Place of Death | N/A |
| Feast Day | November 2 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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St. Marcian of Chalcis Biography
St. Marcian of Chalcis was born to a noble family and became a soldier, commander and a member of the imperial court. He left the earthly life to become a hermit at Chalcis near Antioch. His reputation for holiness attracted many students that he founded a monastery for them. It is said that when he wished to read at night, a light from heaven would shine down on him.
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