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Saint · † 1926
Macarius (Nevsky), Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna
Holy Hierarch Macarius (Nevsky), Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna († 1926)
New Calendar February 16 Old Calendar February 29
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarch Macarius (Nevsky), Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna († 1926) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 16. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macarius (Nevsky) as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 16. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Macarius (Nevsky), Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna, 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.