The Life & Akathist of the Holy Hieromartyr Macarius of Kiev (Ebook)

Description

A Shepherd’s Ultimate Sacrifice: The Life of St. Macarius of Kiev

Step into the dramatic history of the 15th-century Orthodox Church. In a time of immense pressure from Latin powers and the constant threat of Tatar raids, a holy hierarch stood as a beacon of Faith for his people. The Holy Hieromartyr Macarius, Metropolitan of Kiev, was a true shepherd, ready to lay down his very life for his flock.

Warned of the dangers, he journeyed toward his ancient see of Kiev, driven by a sacred duty to restore its holiest shrines. It was on this path that he met his martyric end, offering his own blood as a sacrifice while standing in prayer for his people.

This powerful account, now available in a fresh and moving English translation, is not just a historical record—it is a testament to the courage, love, and unwavering Faith that defines a true servant of Christ.

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What You Will Discover Inside

This digital publication is a work of love and prayer, carefully prepared by our monastery to bring the life and veneration of this great saint to the English-speaking world.

• The Passion of St. Macarius of Kiev: An original, soul-stirring English translation of the saint’s life and martyrdom. Our translation is based on the 19th-century work, Lives of the Saints, compiled by Archbishop Philaret of Chernigov, preserving the reverent and powerful tone of the original.
• The Akathist Hymn to St. Macarius: A beautiful and powerful hymn of praise and intercession, translated directly from the original Slavonic by our monastery. This is a perfect addition to your personal prayer rule, allowing you to call upon the saint’s heavenly aid with traditional words of honour.

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Beautifully Designed for Your Spiritual Life

We believe that sacred texts should be presented with beauty and reverence. That’s why your single purchase gives you instant access to two distinct, DRM-free formats:

• Beautiful, Printable PDF (18 pages): Designed for an immersive reading experience. The PDF features vibrant, full-colour graphics, elegant page borders, and decorative elements throughout. The comfortable font size and spacing make it a joy to read on a screen or to print for your prayer corner or for use at church.
• Clean, Reflowable EPUB: Perfect for any e-reader (Kindle, Kobo, Nook, Apple Books, etc.) or mobile device. This version contains the complete text in a simple, clean format that automatically adjusts to your screen and font preferences for effortless reading on the go.

(Please see our product images for a preview of the stunning PDF layout and the clean e-reader display!)

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✔️ Your Purchase Includes:

• The Life of the Holy Hieromartyr Macarius of Kiev
• The complete Akathist Hymn to St. Macarius
• A beautifully formatted, full-colour PDF file
• A clean, reflowable EPUB file for all e-readers
• DRM-Free files for use on any of your devices
• Instant download after purchase

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Support a Monastic Labour of Love

Your purchase of this ebook is more than just a transaction; it is an offering that directly supports the spiritual and translation work of The Sacred Monastery of St. John of the Ladder. By acquiring this text, you become a partner in our mission to make the treasures of the lives of the saints and their akathist hymns accessible to a wider audience.

Every purchase helps fund future translations and allows us to continue bringing the the beauty of Orthodox worship to the faithful around the world.

Thank you for your support and prayers.