Right-believing (Ruler)6th century
Empress Markiane
6th century
Also known as Marciana, wife of Emperor Justin I
The pious wife of the emperor Justin the Elder, known for her ascetic life and love for the poor.
January 27New Calendar
Feast Day
February 9Old Calendar
Commemorated as
The Holy and Right-believing Empress Marciana
Life
Marciana, also called Markiane, was a Byzantine empress, the wife of the emperor Justin I the Elder, who reigned from 518 to 527. She is venerated for her piety and commemorated on January 27.
By the accounts she was distinguished for her devout life, her ascetic discipline, and her love and care for the poor. She came to a peaceful end and was buried in the church of the Holy Apostles at Constantinople.
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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Jan 27