St. Macarius the Great icon Mounted on wood Sizes:6 X 8The Orthodox icon of Saint Macarius, Makarius, Makarios of Egypt, the Great. Commemorated January 19. Saint Macarius the Great of Egypt was born in the early fourth century in the village of Ptinapor in Egypt. At the wish of his parents he entered into marriage, but was soon widowed. After he buried his wife, Macarius told himself, Take heed, Macarius, and have care for your soul. It is fitting that you forsake worldly life. The Lord rewarded the
the pagans stabbed him with a dagger
They buried him near his pillar
His face was peaceful
Our venerable Mother Sophia was born in the province of Ainos in southeastern Thrace
Saint Ephraim then withdrew to a cave near Edessa
but postponed entry into the monastic ranks due to the outbreak of war and the poor health of his parents
” said the agonized brothers to the emperor
so that no one could get in to her
St Cosmas led them to sincere repentance and improvement with the Word of God
The holy brothers were famed as advocates of icon veneration
who voluntarily left the diocese
St John of Kronstadt was born in the village of Sura in Archangel province on October 19
