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Saint
Ananaiah
Holy Prophet Ananaiah
New Calendar March 27 Old Calendar April 9
Why they are a saint
Holy Prophet Ananaiah is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 27. Venerated as a prophet of God; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ananaiah as a patron when they bear the name Ananaiah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 27. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Ananaiah, 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.