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25 de mar. de 2024 · 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Sts. Marcellinus & Peter. Marcellinus was a priest, and Peter an exorcist, both of the clergy of Rome, and eminent for their zeal and piety. In the persecution of Dioclesian, about the year 304, they were condemned to die for their faith: and by a secret order of the judge, the executioner led them into a forest, that the holy men being ...
Pope Saint Marcellinus was the bishop of Rome beginning c. 296 until his death in c. 304 C.E. Although the majority of his pontificate was peaceful, his reign is particularly controversial, because he is believed by many to have committed the sin of apostasy while pope.
