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Saint
Hierodeacon Makarios of Kalogeras
Righteous Hierodeacon Makarios of Kalogeras
New Calendar January 16 Old Calendar January 29
Why they are a saint
Righteous Hierodeacon Makarios of Kalogeras is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 16. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 Hierodeacon Makarios of Kalogeras as a patron when they bear the name Hierodeacon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 16.
Prayer
O holy Hierodeacon Makarios of Kalogeras, 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.