Saint · 361-363
Presbyters and Confessors Eugene and Macarius
Presbyters and Confessors Eugene and Macarius, at Antioch
New Calendar February 19 Old Calendar March 3
Why they are a saint
The Holy Confessors Eugene and Macarius were presbyters of the Antiochian Church. The Orthodox Church commemorates Presbyters and Confessors Eugene and Macarius on February 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Presbyters and Confessors Eugene and Macarius as a patron when they bear the name Presbyters at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 19. Antiochian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Presbyters and Confessors Eugene and 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.