Prophet · 9th century BC
Elijah
Holy, Glorious Prophet Elijah
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Why they are a saint
The prophet of fire who opposed Ahab and Jezebel, was taken up in a chariot, and appeared with Moses at the Transfiguration. He is in popular/military custom asked by aviators and meteorologists. The years given for this life are 9th century BC.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of aviators (some military custom), meteorologists, Romania air forces, because he was a soldier.
Prayer
O holy Elijah, 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.
Do not confuse with every other Elias / Ilya on the calendar (do not copy aviator patronage).