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Saint · 10th C, B.C.
Johad
Prophet Johad (10th C, B.C.)
New Calendar March 30 Old Calendar April 12
Why they are a saint
Prophet Johad (10th C, B.C.) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 30. 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 Johad as a patron when they bear the name Johad at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 30. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Johad, 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.