March 3
Marino and Asterio (+262)
Martyrs
Practical advice
As an offering to the Lord, start with the most important duty and do it carefully with peace, perseverance and good humor.
Biography
Marinus served in the legion garrisoned in Caesarea, capital of Roman Palestine. He was about to be named a centurion thanks to his military skills. However, the regulations prescribed that, before receiving the position, the aspirant must make a sacrifice to the gods. Marino refused to do so. The court declared him sentenced to death, after three hours of reflection, and he was beheaded. As for Asterius, he suffered the same fate for having buried his companion.
Example of
FortitudeFaithfulnessSacrifice