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Saint · 785
Makarios
Venerable Makarios, Igoumen of Pelēketḗ
New Calendar April 1 Old Calendar April 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Makarios (Christóphoros in the world) was born at Constantinople in 785. He lost both his parents when he was still a child, and a pious uncle assumed responsibility for his upbringing and education, and also taught him to love God. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Makarios as a patron when they bear the name Makarios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 1. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Makarios, 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.