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Saint Macarius the Roman of Mesopotamia

Also known as Macarius of Mesopotamia

A Roman-born ascetic discovered by three wandering monks living in a cave in Mesopotamia, whose story emphasizes hidden holiness and the desert life.

Feast Day
October 23
Their life

A Roman-born ascetic discovered by three wandering monks living in a cave in Mesopotamia, whose story emphasizes hidden holiness and the desert life.

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Notes

Traditional hagiographic account; distinct from Macarius the Roman of Novgorod (OS-0490).

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints