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Saint · 1802
Makarios of Glinsk Hermitage
Saint Makarios of Glinsk Hermitage
New Calendar February 21 Old Calendar March 5
Why they are a saint
The holy Elder Hieromonk Makarios (Matthew Terent'evich Sharov in the world) was born in 1802, and came from a wealthy bourgeois family in the city of Ephraimov in Tula Province. The Orthodox Church commemorates Makarios of Glinsk Hermitage on February 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Makarios of Glinsk Hermitage as a patron when they bear the name Makarios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Makarios of Glinsk Hermitage, pray to God for us.
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