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Saint
Macrina of St. Basil the Great
St. Macrina, grandmother of St. Basil the Great (4th C)
New Calendar May 30 Old Calendar June 12
Why they are a saint
St. Macrina, grandmother of St. Basil the Great (4th C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 30. She is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macrina of St. Basil the Great as a patron when they bear the name Macrina at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 30.
Prayer
O holy Macrina of St. Basil the Great, 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.