Saint
Macarius, Archimandrite of Obruch
Venerable Martyr Macarius, Archimandrite of Obruch
New Calendar October 10 Old Calendar October 23
Why they are a saint
Venerable Martyr Macarius, Archimandrite of Obruch is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 10. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Macarius as a patron when they bear the name Martyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Macarius, Archimandrite of Obruch, 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.