Marcel I
pope
255 — 309
Quick Facts
Profession
pope
Born
January 6, 255
Died
309 (age ~54)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
Catholic priest
Ancient RomeBorn in RomeDied in Rome
255
Born in Rome (0255-01-06)
308
PositionPope (308–309)
309
Died in Rome
About
Pope Marcellus I was the bishop of Rome from May or June 308 to his death on 16 January 309. He succeeded Marcellinus after a considerable interval. Under Maxentius, he was banished from Rome in 309, on account of the tumult caused by the severity of the penances he had imposed on Christians who had lapsed under the recent persecution. He died the same year, being succeeded by Eusebius. His relics are under the altar of San Marcello al Corso in Rome. Since 1969 his feast day, traditionally kept on 16 January by the Catholic Church, is left to local calendars and is no longer inscribed in the General Roman Calendar.
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Who is Marcel I?+
Pope Marcellus I was the bishop of Rome from May or June 308 to his death on 16 January 309. He succeeded Marcellinus after a considerable interval. Under Maxentius, he was banished from Rome in 309, on account of the tumult caused by the severity of the penances he had imposed on Christians who had
What does the name Marcel mean?+
The name Marcel means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is of German origin.
When was Marcel I born?+
Marcel I was born on January 6, 255.
When did Marcel I die?+
Marcel I died in 309, at approximately 54 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.
The name Marcel is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marcel — January 6, 255
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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