New martyr · † 1937
Makariy, bishop of Ekaterinoslav and those with him
New Hieromartyr Makariy, bishop of Ekaterinoslav and those with him († 1937)
New Calendar November 20 Old Calendar December 3
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyr Makariy, bishop of Ekaterinoslav and those with him († 1937) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 20. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Makariy as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Makariy, bishop of Ekaterinoslav and those with him, 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.