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Saint
Makarios the Righteous of Chios
New Calendar October 6 Old Calendar October 19
Why they are a saint
Makarios the Righteous of Chios is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 6. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Makarios the Righteous of Chios as a patron when they bear the name Makarios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 6. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Makarios the Righteous of Chios, 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.