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Hieromartyr · 1st century
Hieromartyrs Marcellus of Sicily Philagrius of Cyprus, and Pancratius of Taormina
Also known as Marcellus, Bishop of Sicily · Philagrius, Bishop of Cyprus · Pancratius, Bishop of Taormina
Three bishops counted among the disciples of the Apostle Peter, sent to evangelize Sicily and Cyprus, who suffered for preaching the Gospel.
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One commemoration of three named bishop-martyrs, disciples of the Apostle Peter.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org)