Prophet
Sophonias
The Holy Prophet Sophonias
New Calendar December 3 Old Calendar December 16
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers The Holy Prophet Sophonias. Old Testament prophet commemorated on the Orthodox calendar; exact years are often unknown. Feast day: December 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophonias as a patron when they bear the name Sophonias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 3. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Sophonias, 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.