1) St. PhilopaterMarcorious was a devout Christian soldier in the Roman army who loved God. 2) When invaders threatened Rome, St. Marcorious assured the fearful Emperor that God would bring them victory. 3) During the battle, an angel appeared to St. Marcorious bearing a sword of light and told him God would help lead them to victory if they remembered Him. 4) With the angel's sword and God's help, St. Marcorious led the army to a great victory over the invaders, bringing honor to himself and assurance to the Emperor.