Saint Malchus of Syria (or Malchus of Chalcis, Malchus of Maronia) (died c. ... Jerome interviewed Malchus at his home in Maronia, Syria, while Malchus and his wife were still alive. Malchus is commemorated 26 March by the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, and is in the Roman Martyrology for Oct. 21.

What happened to Malchus?

In the 2004 Mel Gibson film The Passion of the Christ, Malchus is represented as an armed member of the temple guard. In this depiction, Jesus heals Malchus' wounded ear, leaving the latter to stay behind sitting dumbfounded in a state of disbelief, suggesting a possible conversion to Christianity.

What is the meaning of Malchus in the Bible?

In Biblical Names the meaning of the name Malchus is: My king; kingdom; or counselor.