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Saint
Macarius, Bishop of Jerusalem
Holy Hierarch Macarius, Bishop of Jerusalem
New Calendar February 27 Old Calendar March 11
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarch Macarius, Bishop of Jerusalem is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 27. 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 Macarius as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 27. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Macarius, Bishop of Jerusalem, 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.