Saint Marcian 10th January

A simple Priest in Constantinople – Saint Marcian.
St. Marcian was born in Rome, but resided in Constantinople to the end of his life. He inherited great wealth from his parents, and spent it unstintingly on beautifying churches, giving charity and helping the poor.  He flourished during the reign of Emperor Marcian and Empress Pulcheria, having the same name as the Emperor.  He became a Priest in 453, and shortly after  his parents died, he inherited their  massive wealth but did not indulge himself. Instead he looked after the poor, becoming their benefactor,  abundantly supplying their many needs. He fed   the hungry  and clothed the naked.