Oldest sister of St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa and St. Peter of Sebaste
Macrina was born in Caesaerea, Capadoccia, to Basil the Elder and Emmelia.
Her grandmother was St. Macrina the Elder and her three brothers were eminent figures in the Church: Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa and Peter of Sebaste.
Macrina’s parents arranged a marriage for her but her fiancé having died before the wedding, the bride turned to religion.
Well known as a holy woman and instructor of young women, she is honored as one of the most prominent nuns in the Eastern Church.
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