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Saint
Macarius of Oredezhsk
Venerable Macarius of Oredezhsk († 1532)
New Calendar August 9 Old Calendar August 22
Why they are a saint
Venerable Makarios of Oredezh was a disciple of Saint Alexander of Svir (+ August 30, 1533). The Orthodox Church commemorates Macarius of Oredezhsk on August 9.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macarius of Oredezhsk as a patron when they bear the name Macarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Macarius of Oredezhsk, 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.