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Monastic Martyr Macarius of Dionysiou
Monastic Martyr Macarius of Dionysiou, Mount Athos
New Calendar September 14 Old Calendar September 27
Why they are a saint
Saint Joseph was a monk of Dionysiou Monastery on Mt. Athos, where he shone forth with the virtues of monastic life. He was an iconographer, and he painted the icon of the holy Archangels on the iconostasis of Dionysiou’s main church. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Macarius of Dionysiou as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 14. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Macarius of Dionysiou, 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.