St. Macarius of Jerusalem

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Feastday: March 10
Died: 335

Bishop of Jerusalem, Israel, who aided St. Helena in identifying the True Cross. He became the bishop of Jerusalem in 314 and was a foe of the Arian heresy. He was also one of the signers at the Council of Nicaea. When St. Helena discovered the True Cross in Jerusalem, Macanus suggested that a seriously ill woman be touched with each of the crosses to identify the real one. One cured the woman instantly. At the command of Emperor Constantine. Macanus built a church over Christ�s sepulcher which was consecrated as a basilica on September 13.

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Bill Jerome
2 years ago
Although Jerusalem is now in the state of Israel, at that time it was part of the Roman province of Syria.

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