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Detail of The Painting Saint Macarius of Ghent Giving Aid To Plague Victims By Jacob Van Oost The Younger 1673 The Painting Is In The Louvre Museum In Paris France The Image Was
Detail of The Painting Saint Macarius of Ghent Giving Aid To Plague Victims By Jacob Van Oost The Younger 1673 The Painting Is In The Louvre Museum In Paris France The Image Was

Saint Macarius of Antioch

Also known as: Macarius of Ghent; Macarius of Armenia; Macarius the Armenian; Macaire…; Macario…; Makary…

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

April 10

Biography

Saint Macarius of Antioch, also known as Macarius of Ghent, Macarius of Armenia, Macarius the Armenian, Macaire, Macario, and Makary, was a Bishop of Antioch and Pisidia in the early 11th century. He later became the Archbishop of Constantinople. Renowned for his piety and miracles, he is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Macarius was born in Antioch, Pisidia, but little is known about his early life....