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Saint · 7th C BC
Habakuk
Prophet Habakuk (7th C BC)
New Calendar December 2 Old Calendar December 15
Why they are a saint
Prophet Habakuk (7th C BC) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 2. 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 Habakuk as a patron when they bear the name Habakuk at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 2. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Habakuk, 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.