Hieromartyr
Macarius, Archimandrite of Kanev and Pereyaslavl
Hieromartyr Macarius, Archimandrite of Kanev and Pereyaslavl
New Calendar September 7 Old Calendar September 20
Why they are a saint
The Church keeps the feast of Macarius, Archimandrite of Kanev and Pereyaslavl. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
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 September 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Macarius, Archimandrite of Kanev and Pereyaslavl, 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.