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July 19 · Optional · White

St Macrina the Younger

(c. 327–379) Eldest of ten in a family of saints, teacher of her brothers Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa — who called her simply the Teacher. She turned the family estate at Annisa into one of the first communities of women ascetics.

When is the feast of St Macrina the Younger?

The feast is celebrated on July 19 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Macrina the Younger?

The feast of St Macrina the Younger is celebrated on July 19 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Macrina the Younger?

(c. 327–379) Eldest of ten in a family of saints, teacher of her brothers Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa — who called her simply the Teacher. She turned the family estate at Annisa into one of the first communities of women…

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