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Saints for April
Saint Macarius the Wonder Worker Apr 1 (†830) Born in Constantinople; died on Aphusia Island, Bithynia, on August 18, c. 830. Piously baptized Christopher in Constantinople, he took the name Macarius upon becoming a monk at Pelekete nearby. Eventually he was elected abbot and became known for the miracles he wrought. Macarius was ordained by […]