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.
Marcellus discarded his military belt, weapons, and vine staff (symbolizing his rank) and was soon presented to a judge named Fortunatus. The judge ordered Marcellus to plead his case before Maximian and Constantius; the latter was supportive of Christians.