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Saint
Macarius
Saint Macarius, Abbot of Glushetsa
New Calendar October 12 Old Calendar October 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Macarius, Abbot of Glushetsa (in the world Matthew), was born in Rostov. As a twelve-year-old boy he was given to Saint Dionysius (June 1) to be raised. Growing up under the guidance of the great Elder, the saint was distinguished by a rare purity of soul. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macarius as a patron when they bear the name Macarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Macarius, 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.