Markella of Chios

The holy and glorious Virgin-martyr Markella of Chios (also Marcella) lived during the fourteenth century. After her Christian mother died, her pagan father wished Markella to be his wife. After her refusal, he cut her in pieces. The place of her martyrdom is visited by pilgrims. Her feast day is celebrated on July 22.

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See also

• Metropolis of Chios

External links

• Martyr Marcella of Chios (OCA)
• Markella, the Virgin-martyr of Chios (GOARCH)
• The Holy-Female Martyr Marcella (Prologue of Ohrid)
• The Life of Saint Markella, The Patron Saint of Chios
• The Holy Shrine of St. Marcella
• Volissos - Saint Markella