Hierarch
Macarius of Moscow and All Russia
Saint Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia
New Calendar December 30 Old Calendar January 12
Why they are a saint
Macarius of Moscow and All Russia is remembered as Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macarius of Moscow and All Russia as a patron when they bear the name Macarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Macarius of Moscow and All Russia, 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.