Holy Hieromartyr Bishops Marcellus of Sicily, Philagrius of Cyprus and Pancratius of Taormina (I)

The Hieromartyrs Marcellus, Philagrius and Pancratius were disciples of the holy Apostle Peter. He appointed them bishops: Marcellus in Sicily, Philagrius in Cyprus, and Pancratius in Taormina. For preaching Christianity among the pagans the holy hierarchs met a martyr’s end.