St. Macrina the Younger Biography
Saint Macrina the Younger Profile. Born: 327 AD in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Pontus (in modern Turkey). Died: 379 AD in Pontus (in modern Turkey). Feast Day is celebrated on July 19.
St. Macrina the Younger Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 327 AD |
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| Country of Birth | Turkey in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | Nun |
| Place of Work | Pontus (in modern Turkey) |
| Date of Death | 379 AD |
| Place of Death | Pontus (in modern Turkey) |
| Feast Day | July 19 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
Saint Macrina the Younger, the daughter of St. Emmelia and St. Basil the Elder; sister of St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and St. Peter of Sebastea; granddaughter of St. Macrina the Elder, and called the Younger to recognize the two. Taught by her mom, she could read since she was young. Promised at age twelve to a youthful legal advisor who kicked the bucket before the wedding. She denied different ideas of marriage, and dedicated herself to her family, at that point to a religious life. Religious recluse. Succeeded her mom as leader of a little network of ladies in Pontus (some portion of current Turkey). Her history and reminicenses of her were composed by her sibling St. Gregory.
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