Hierarch
Macarius of Serbia
Saint Macarius, Patriarch of Serbia
New Calendar August 30 Old Calendar September 12
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Macarius of Serbia as Patriarch of Serbia. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is August 30; this memory is kept in the Serbian Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macarius of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Macarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Macarius of Serbia, 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.