Martyr · 1746
Moses
Martyr Moses (Macinic) the Confessor
New Calendar October 21 Old Calendar November 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Moses Macinic was ordained to the holy priesthood in Bucharest around 1746, and worked to oppose the Unia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Moses on October 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Moses as a patron when they bear the name Moses at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Moses, 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.