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Prophet
Aggaeus
The Holy Prophet Aggaeus
New Calendar December 16 Old Calendar December 29
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers The Holy Prophet Aggaeus. Old Testament prophet commemorated on the Orthodox calendar; exact years are often unknown. Feast day: December 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aggaeus as a patron when they bear the name Aggaeus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 16. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Aggaeus, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.