Feb 09

Saint Marón

February 9th V century Ermitaño

On a mountain near Apamea in Syria, St. Maron, hermit, died after a life of harsh penance and intense piety, based on his grave a famous monastery, around which originated the nation that bears his name: the Maronites (c. 423).
Name
Marón (Masculino)
Other saints
Other saints named Marón
Dead
in Apamea, in current Syrian arab republic
Celebration
February 9th