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Prophet
Hanani
Prophet Hanani
New Calendar March 27 Old Calendar April 9
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Hanani as a prophet whose memory the services still name. The word Hanani means "God has gratified me" or "God is gracious". Hanani is remembered among the prophets of Israel in the books of Chronicles and Kings. The faithful still hear that prophetic word in the services of the Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hanani as a patron when they bear the name Hanani 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 Hanani, 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.