Marcellus of Paris was born in Lutetia (now île de la Cité, Paris), located in Gallia Lugdunensis, Roman Gaul, within the Western Roman Empire.

His dedication to virtue and prayer led to his recommendation to Prudentius, bishop of Paris, who ordained him as Reader.

[1] His preaching led to the conversion of many pagans, and miracles like turning water from the Seine into wine and balsam made him famous.

He is also the subject of a fable and is said to have slain a dragon, representing Christianity's victory over the demon.

His body was buried near Paris, in a village called the suburb of St Marceau.