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Pope Marcellinus was the bishop of Rome from 30 June 296 to his death in 304. A historical accusation was levelled at him by some sources to the effect that he might have renounced Christianity during Emperor Diocletian 's persecution of Christians before repenting afterwards, which would explain why he is omitted from lists of martyrs.
St. Marcellinus (born, Rome?—died October 304, Rome; feast day June 2) was the pope probably from 291/296 to 304, although the dates of his reign, as well as those of his predecessors Eutychianus and Gaius, are uncertain.
Marcellinus, a priest, and Peter, an exorcist, died in the year 304. According to a legendary account of their martyrdom, the two Romans saw their imprisonment as just one more opportunity to evangelize and managed to convert their jailer and his family.
ST. MARCELLINUS. 13 September South transept Spire-G27. Symbol: Palm. The martyrdom of Marcellinus, high imperial functionary and friend of St. Augustine, is linked to the Donatist schism that tore the African Church for more than a century.
ST MARCELLINUS, POPE AND MARTYR. Feast: April 26. He succeeded St. Caius in the bishopric of Rome, in 296, about the time that Diocletian set himself up for a deity and impiously claimed divine honours.
29th Pope of the Catholic Church.
Pope St. Marcellinus. Pope St. Marcellinus was the 29th pope in history and led the Christian Church from 296 to 304 AD, a really tough time for Christians because of the Diocletianic Persecution.
