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Saint
Makarios of Pisma and Kostroma
Venerable Makarios of Pisma and Kostroma
New Calendar January 10 Old Calendar January 23
Why they are a saint
On January 10, the Feast Day of Saint Paul of Obnora (or Komel), the Church also commemorates one of his friends and companions: Saint Makarios of Pisma. The Orthodox Church commemorates Makarios of Pisma and Kostroma on January 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Makarios of Pisma and Kostroma as a patron when they bear the name Makarios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 10. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Makarios of Pisma and Kostroma, 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.