Makaria

Saints named Makaria

• Venerable Makaria of TyomkinoRussian schemanun born in 1926 in the Smolensk region, who died in 1993 at Tyomkino; revered by the faithful.
• MSVenerable Makaria Somova of KashiraFebruary 13A nun of St Nikita Convent in Kashira, who reposed in 1894; glorified locally.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Makaria?

The name day of Makaria is February 13, the feast of Venerable Makaria of Tyomkino.

II.Which saints bore the name Makaria?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 2 saints named Makaria, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Makaria a good baptismal name?

Yes. Makaria is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Venerable Makaria of Tyomkino as patron.