Saint · † 635-605 BC
Sophonius
Prophet Sophonius († 635-605 BC)
New Calendar December 3 Old Calendar December 16
Why they are a saint
Prophet Sophonius († 635-605 BC) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 3. 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 Sophonius as a patron when they bear the name Sophonius 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 Sophonius, 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.