Prophet
Prophetess Hannah the mother of the Prophet Samuel
New Calendar December 9 Old Calendar December 22
Why they are a saint
With the other holy prophets, Prophetess Hannah the mother of the Prophet Samuel is venerated as one who spoke the word of God. Hannah is the mother of the Prophet Samuel, whose prayer for a child and song of thanksgiving the Church still knows from the books of Kingdoms. His memory is kept with the other Old Testament righteous whom the Church venerates as saints.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Prophetess Hannah the mother of the Prophet Samuel as a patron when they bear the name Prophetess at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 9. As a prophet, she is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Prophetess Hannah the mother of the Prophet Samuel, 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.