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Prophet
Azariah
Prophet Azariah
New Calendar February 3 Old Calendar February 16
Why they are a saint
The Orthodox Church commemorates Azariah among the prophets of Israel. Azariah is commemorated among the Old Testament prophets whose names the calendar has kept. The prophets are venerated because they spoke the word of God and prepared the coming of Christ. The Orthodox Church reads him among the prophets of Israel and keeps his feast on the calendar.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Azariah as a patron when they bear the name Azariah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 3. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Azariah, 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.