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Saint · † 1703
Hieararch Mitrophan, in monastic-schema Macarius, Bishop of Voronezh
Holy Hieararch Mitrophan, in monastic-schema Macarius, Bishop of Voronezh († 1703)
New Calendar November 23 Old Calendar December 6
Why they are a saint
Holy Hieararch Mitrophan, in monastic-schema Macarius, Bishop of Voronezh († 1703) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 23. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hieararch Mitrophan as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 23. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Hieararch Mitrophan, in monastic-schema Macarius, Bishop of Voronezh, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.