Saint Markella
Markella | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Born | 14th century Volissos, Chios, Greece |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Church near her place of death. The icon of Saint Markella is one of the most revered and is said to be miraculous. |
| Feast | 22 July |
| Attributes | palm branch, cross, scroll, (occasionally) being beheaded by her father |
| Patronage | Chios |
Saint Markella or Marcella (Greek: Μαρκέλλα) was an inhabitant of 14th-century Chios who was canonized by the Greek Orthodox Church. Her feast day is celebrated on 22 July.