Saint Marcellinus, Pope and Martyr
A Roman pope during the reign of Diocletian, Marcellinus initially faltered in the face of persecution by offering incense to idols. Seized with remor…
First name and chronology
Marcellinus
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Marcellinus, between 269 and 1936; the most famous is Saint Marcellinus, celebrated on April 26th.
Chronology of the name Marcellinus
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 269-304 Saint Marcellinus, Pope and Martyr A Roman pope during the reign of Diocletian, Marcellinus initially faltered in the face of persecution by offering incen…
- 269-304 Saint Marcellinus and Saint Peter Marcellinus, priest, and Peter, exorcist, were martyred in Rome under Diocletian around 304. After converting their jail…
- 301-400 Saint Marcellinus of Embrun Originally from Africa, Marcellinus became the first Bishop of Embrun in the 4th century after being sent on a mission b…
- 401-500 Saint Marcellinus, Statesman Secretary of State to Emperor Honorius, Marcellinus was an exemplary layman and a close friend of Saint Augustine. Taske…
- 916-936 Saint Marcellinus of Embrun Saint Marcellinus, the first Archbishop of Embrun, built the church where he was buried before his relics were transferr…
- 1828-1840 Marcellin Champagnat A French priest (1789-1840), Marcellin Champagnat founded the congregation of the Little Brothers of Mary, known as the …
- 1844-1909 Giovanni Maoloni Giovanni Maoloni, in religion Brother Marcellin of Capradosso, is an Italian Capuchin religious recognized as Venerable …
- 1901-1936 Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18) Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civi…
All records linked to Marcellinus
Saint Marcellinus and Saint Peter
Marcellinus, priest, and Peter, exorcist, were martyred in Rome under Diocletian around 304. After converting their jailer Artemius and his family thr…
Saint Marcellinus of Embrun
Originally from Africa, Marcellinus became the first Bishop of Embrun in the 4th century after being sent on a mission by the Pope. A great thaumaturg…
Saint Marcellinus, Statesman
Secretary of State to Emperor Honorius, Marcellinus was an exemplary layman and a close friend of Saint Augustine. Tasked with presiding over the Conf…
Saint Marcellinus of Embrun
Saint Marcellinus, the first Archbishop of Embrun, built the church where he was buried before his relics were transferred to Chanteuge in the 10th ce…
Marcellin Champagnat
A French priest (1789-1840), Marcellin Champagnat founded the congregation of the Little Brothers of Mary, known as the Marist Brothers, in 1817, dedi…
Giovanni Maoloni
Giovanni Maoloni, in religion Brother Marcellin of Capradosso, is an Italian Capuchin religious recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2017.
Julián Heredia Zubía and 17 companions (18)
Group of 18 Cistercian martyrs (16 monks of Viaceli and 2 nuns of Fons Salutis) murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Marcellinus's feast day?
The feast of Marcellinus is celebrated on April 26th, in memory of Saint Marcellinus.
How many saints are named Marcellinus?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Marcellinus, including Saint Marcellinus, Saint Marcellinus, Saint Marcellinus, Saint Marcellinus and Saint Marcellinus and Saint Peter.
Who is the most famous saint named Marcellinus?
The most famous saint named Marcellinus is Saint Marcellinus (4th century).