Prophet
Obadiah the Prophet
New Calendar November 19 Old Calendar December 2
Why they are a saint
Obadiah’s is the shortest prophetic book in the Old Testament. The scriptures tell us little of where or when he lived. Some believe that he is the Obadiah who served as steward of King Ahab’s household and, when Jezebel was killing the prophets, hid a hundred of them in a cave and fed them. Venerated as a prophet of God.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Obadiah the Prophet as a patron when they bear the name Obadiah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 19. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Obadiah the Prophet, 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.