Venerable Macarius, Archimandrite of Ovruch

Commemorated on May 13.

The Relics of the Hieromartyr Macarius, Archimandrite of Kanev, were transferred on May 13, 1688 from Kanev to the city of Pereslavl because of the threat of enemy invasion. The main Feast commemorating Saint Macarius is on September 7.

Troparion

Striving for God from a young age, you devoted yourself entirely to the Lord,
and have been a bright luminary for your city,
teaching everyone the True Faith and a God-pleasing life,
O Hieromartyr Makarios, glory of the city of Ovruch.
Therefore, as an unblemished lamb persecuted by its enemies, the lovers of discord,
you came to the Kanev Monastery, where, as a good shepherd, you lay down your life for the sheep.
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Now, we sinners come in sorrow to the revered shrine of your relics which work many cures,
for you always pour forth health to those who are sick, consolation for the sorrowful,
and to all who revere you, you give everything they need,
praying to Christ God for the salvation of our souls.
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John 10:11

Kontakion

By the imperishable beauty of your humble life,
you glorified God on earth and taught men to remain pure in the Divine Faith,
and by accepting the exploit of a martyric death,
you were glorified by God,
O Monastic Martyr Makarios, our Father.