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Prophet
Shemaiah (Samaia or Semeias)
Prophet Shemaiah (Samaia or Semeias)
New Calendar January 9 Old Calendar January 22
Why they are a saint
Shemaiah (Samaia or Semeias) is kept on the calendar as an Old Testament prophet. Shemaiah was a prophet during the reign of Rehoboam. Shemaiah is remembered among the prophets of Israel in the books of Kings. Orthodox Christians honor the prophets as those who spoke the word of God and pointed toward Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Shemaiah (Samaia or Semeias) as a patron when they bear the name Shemaiah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 9. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Shemaiah (Samaia or Semeias), 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.