Saint · 1539
Macarius of Zhabyn the Wonderworker
Venerable Macarius of Zhabyn and Belyov, the Wonderworker († 1623)
New Calendar January 22 Old Calendar February 4
Why they are a saint
Saint Macarius of Zhabyn, Wonderworker of Belev, was born in the year 1539. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macarius of Zhabyn the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Macarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 22. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Macarius of Zhabyn the Wonderworker, 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.