SS. MARINUS, _M._, AND ASTERIUS, _C. at Cæsarea, circ._ A.D. 260. SS. FELIX, CASTUS, LUCIOLUS, FLORIAN, JUSTUS, AND OTHERS, _MM. in Africa_. SS. EMETHERIUS AND CHELIDONIUS, _MM. at Calahorra, in Spain_. SS. BASILISCUS, EUTROPIUS, AND CLEONICUS, _MM. at Amasea and Comana, in Pontus, circ._ A.D. 308. S. CAMILLA, _V. R. at Ecoulives, near Auxerre_, A.D. 437. S. NÔN, _W. in Wales, the Mother of S. David, circ._ A.D. 460. S. WINWALOE, _Ab. of Landevenec, in Brittany, 6th cent._ S. TITIAN, _B. of Brescia, circ._ A.D. 526. S. CALUPANUS, _H. at Clermont_, A.D. 576. S. KUNEGUND, _Empss. V., Wife and Wid., at Bamberg, circ._ A.D. 1040. SS. MARINUS, M., AND ASTERIUS, C. (ABOUT A.D. 260.) [Usuardus, Ado, Notker, Bede, Wandelbert, and Roman Martyrologies. Authority:--Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. lib. vii. c. 15, 16.] "Peace being restored to the Church," writes Eusebius, "Marinus of Cæsarea, in Palestine, who was one of the army, distinguished for his military honours, and illustrious for his family and wealth, was beheaded for his confession of Christ, on the following occasion. There is a certain honour among the Romans, called the vine, which they who obtain are said to be centurions. A place becoming vacant, Marinus, by order of succession, was called to be promoted, but another, advancing to the tribunal, objected, saying that he was a Christian, and refused to sacrifice to the emperor, and therefore legally could not share in Roman honours; but that the office devolved on himself, the objector, who was second on the list. The judge, whose name was Achæus, roused at this, began first to question Marinus on his opinions; and when he saw that he was constant in affirming that he was a Christian, granted him three hours for reflection. But as soon as he came out of the judgment hall, Theotecnus, bishop of that place, coming to him, took him by the hand, and drawing him to the Church, placed him before the altar, raised his cloak a little, and pointing to the sword at his side, at the same time that he presented before him the book of the Holy Gospels, told him to choose which of the two he would retain. Without hesitation, Marinus extended his hand and took the book. 'Hold fast, then, hold fast to God,' said Theotecnus, 'and strengthened by him, mayest thou obtain what thou choosest. Go in peace.' Immediately on his return thence, a crier proclaimed before the prætorium that the appointed time had elapsed. Marinus then was arraigned, and after exhibiting a still greater fervour for the faith, was led away and made perfect by martyrdom." "Mention is also made of the confidence of Asterius, a man of senatorial rank, in great favour with the emperors, and well known for his nobility and wealth. As he was present at the death of the above-mentioned martyr, taking up the corpse, he bore it on his shoulder in a splendid and costly dress, and covering it in a magnificent manner, gave it a decent burial."