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January 16 · Optional · Red

St Marcellus I

(d. 309) Pope who reorganized the shattered Roman church after Diocletian's persecution and required penance of those who had lapsed. The unrest this caused led the emperor Maxentius to banish him; tradition counts him a martyr, dead in exile.

When is the feast of St Marcellus I?

The feast is celebrated on January 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Marcellus I?

The feast of St Marcellus I is celebrated on January 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Marcellus I?

(d. 309) Pope who reorganized the shattered Roman church after Diocletian's persecution and required penance of those who had lapsed. The unrest this caused led the emperor Maxentius to banish him; tradition counts him a martyr, dead in…

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