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Hieromartyr '''Macarius of Kanev''' was an Orthodox [[monasticism|monastic]] who lived during the seventeenth century in the area of the [[Union of Brest|Unia]] in what is present day Belarus and Ukraine. He was noted for his spiritual struggles and virtuous life. He was [[martyr]]ed, defending the Kanev Monastery against an attacking Tatar/Turkish army. Hieromartyr Macarius is remembered on [[September 7]], the day of his repose, and on [[May 13]], the day of transfer of the his relics.