(Died 259)
Born in North Africa, Marian was a lector or reader; James was a deacon. For their devotion to the faith, they suffered during the persecution of Valerian.
Prior to their persecution, Marian and James were visited by two bishops who encouraged them in the faith not long before they themselves were martyred. A short time later, Marian and James were arrested and interrogated. The two readily confessed their faith andwere tortured. While in prison they are said to have experienced visions, including one of the two bishops who had visited them earlier.
On the last day of their lives, Marian and James joined other Christians facing martyrdom. They were blindfolded and then put to death. Their bodies were thrown into the water. The year was 259.
Adapted by A.J. Valentini from: Beliefnet Editor. (2019, October 10). Marian and James – Beliefnet. Beliefnet. https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/catholic/saints/m/marian-and-james.aspx