Macarius (Sokolović) of Peć
Hierarch
Commemorated August 30
Our father among the saints Macarius or Makarije (Sokolović) of Peć (also Macarius ; Serbian: Свети Макарије Патријарх Српски ) was the Serbian patriarch from 1557 to 1570/71. His feast is August 30 ,/ September 12 , together with Patriarchs St. Kirilo and St. Nikon.
Troparion
As a rule of faith and model of tenderness, and teacher of abstinence hath the reality shewn thee unto thy flock; there withal hast thou acquired by humility greatness, by poverty riches; O father hierarch Macarius, intercede before Christ the God that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion
O divine thunder, spiritual trumpet, planter of faith and cutter off of heresies, great favourite of the Trinity, hierarch Macarius, standing with the angels before God do ever and unceasingly pray for us all.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
