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Saint · 785
Macarius the Monk of Pelekete
Venerable Macarius the Monk of Pelekete
New Calendar August 18 Old Calendar August 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Macarius, Igumen of the Pelekete Monastery, was born at Constantinople in 785. The Orthodox Church commemorates Macarius the Monk of Pelekete on August 18.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macarius the Monk of Pelekete as a patron when they bear the name Macarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Macarius the Monk of Pelekete, 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.