Marcus of Galilee
Marcus of Galilee was a Christian martyr and saint . According to legend, he was sent as a missionary from Galilee to Italy in the 1st century , where he is said to have become bishop of the Martians in Abruzzo . He is said to have been martyred under Emperor Domitian . He is venerated as a saint; his feast day is April 28th .
Web links
- Entry at Catholic Online (Engl.)
- www.orthodoxengland.org.uk (English)
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SURNAME | Marcus of Galilee |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Martyr, saint |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century BC BC or 1st century |
DATE OF DEATH | 1st century |