Throwing off his military belt, weapons, and vine staff (the symbol of his rank), Marcellus was soon brought before a judge named Fortunatus. The judge remanded the saint to lay his case before Maximian and Constantius; the latter was friendly to Christians.
Discarding his military belt, weapons, and vine staff (the emblem of his rank), Marcellus was quickly brought before a judge named Fortunatus. The judge sent the saint to present his case before Maximian and Constantius; the latter was favorable towards Christians.