Saint
Makarios the Roman of Novgorod
Venerable Makarios the Roman of Novgorod
New Calendar January 19 Old Calendar February 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Macarius the Roman was born at the end of the fifteenth century into a wealthy family of Rome. The Orthodox Church commemorates Makarios the Roman of Novgorod on January 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Makarios the Roman of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Makarios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 19. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Makarios the Roman of Novgorod, 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.