Saint · 1563
Our Holy Father Macarius
Our Holy Father Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia (1563)
New Calendar January 12 Old Calendar January 25
Why they are a saint
Our Holy Father Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia (1563) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 12. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Holy Father Macarius as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Father Macarius, 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.