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Saint
Macedonius the Hermit of Syria
Saint Macedonius, the Hermit, of Syria († c. 420)
New Calendar January 24 Old Calendar February 6
Why they are a saint
The Monk Macedonias, a Syrian Hermit, lived during the end-IV early-V Centuries. At the start of his ascetic path he led the life of a wanderer, roving through the cities of Phœnicia, Cilicia and Syria for 25 years, and then he found a shelter in a deep ditch and lived under the open sky in the Syrian wilderness, shunning human glory. A multitude of people came out to him, seeking spiritual help and guidance.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macedonius the Hermit of Syria as a patron when they bear the name Macedonius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Macedonius the Hermit of Syria, 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.