Celsus and Marcionilla
Celsus and Marcionilla (Greek: Κέλσος & Μαρκιονίλλα) were early Christian martyrs. Marcionilla was a matron, and Celsus was her little son. Together with Anastasius, Anthony, Julian and others they suffered martyrdom in Antioch during the Diocletianic Persecution.
Saints Celsus and Marcionilla | |
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Christ with Saints Julian and Basilissa, Celsus and Marcionilla, Pompeo Batoni, 1736-8. | |
| Martyrs | |
| Died | 302 Antioch |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | 9 January Roman Catholic, 8 January Eastern Orthodox |
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