Marcus of Galilee

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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 .

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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