Venerable · c. 327–379
Macrina
Venerable Macrina, sister of Saint Basil the Great
New Calendar July 19 Old Calendar August 1
Why they are a saint
Macrina was elder sister of Basil and Gregory of Nyssa; a teacher of the family and head of a monastic community of women. The years given for this life are c. 327–379. The faithful look to her monastic life as a pattern of repentance and prayer.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macrina as a patron when they bear the name Macrina at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 19. Those who share her calling as a monastic also ask her prayers.
Prayer
O holy Macrina, 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.
Do not confuse with Macrina the Elder (grandmother).