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'''Saint Macrina the Younger''' (4th century AD – 379 AD) was a Cappadocian [[nun]], known for her asceticism and influence on her brothers, | '''Saint Macrina the Younger''' (4th century AD – 379 AD) was a Cappadocian [[nun]], known for her asceticism and influence on her brothers, [[Saint Basil the Great]] and [[Saint Gregory of Nyssa]]. Born in [[Caesarea]], [[Cappadocia]], she founded a monastic community in [[Annesi]], guiding early Christian asceticism. Canonized pre-Congregation, she is venerated for her holiness.<ref name="catholicsaints">{{cite web |title=Saint Macrina the Younger |url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-macrina-the-younger/ |publisher=CatholicSaints.Info |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
Macrina is the patron saint of widows and ascetics, with her [[feast day]] on 19 July. Honored in Catholic, [[Orthodox Christianity]], and [[Anglican Communion]], she lacks a primary shrine but is revered in Cappadocian churches. Her ascetic legacy endures.<ref name="catholicorg">{{cite web |title=St. Macrina the Younger |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2251 |publisher=Catholic.org |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | Macrina is the patron saint of widows and ascetics, with her [[feast day]] on 19 July. Honored in Catholic, [[Orthodox Christianity]], and [[Anglican Communion]], she lacks a primary shrine but is revered in Cappadocian churches. Her ascetic legacy endures.<ref name="catholicorg">{{cite web |title=St. Macrina the Younger |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2251 |publisher=Catholic.org |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | ||