Saint

Macarius of Alexandria

Egyptian anchorite of the 4th century, famous for his extreme austerities.

2 saints associated

Saint Macarius of Alexandria (the Younger)

Feast: January 2nd • 4th century

Weight 100 · 4 mentions

Anachorète égyptien du IVe siècle, célèbre pour ses austérités extrêmes.

Weight 55 · 1 mention

Contemporain de Macaire de Nitrie, père spirituel de cinq mille moines.