Hierarch · 609
Zachariah of Jerusalem
Zachariah, Patriarch of Jerusalem
New Calendar February 21 Old Calendar March 5
Why they are a saint
Saint Zacharias, Patriarch of Jerusalem, lived from the end of the sixth to the early seventh centuries. The Orthodox Church commemorates Zachariah of Jerusalem on February 21.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zachariah of Jerusalem as a patron when they bear the name Zachariah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 21. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Zachariah of Jerusalem, 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.