Saint · 8th C BC
Amos
Holy Prophet Amos (8th C BC)
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
The Holy Prophet Amos, third of the 12 Lesser Prophets, lived during the VIIICentury before the Birth of Christ. The Orthodox Church commemorates Prophet on June 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Amos as a patron when they bear the name Prophet at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Amos, 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.