Saint · 9th C BC
Elisha
Holy Prophet Elisha (9th C BC)
New Calendar June 14 Old Calendar June 27
Why they are a saint
The Holy Prophet Elisha (Elisei) lived in the ninth century before the Birth of Christ, and was a native of the village of Abelmaum, near Jordan. The Orthodox Church commemorates Prophet on June 14.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Elisha as a patron when they bear the name Prophet at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 14. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Elisha, 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.