Prophet Azarias (10th c.B.C.)
Commemorated February 3
He lived and prophesied in tenth century B.C., during the reign of Asa, King of Judea. He predicted the help of God to this king for his piety and troubles, which must overtake the Judeans because of their sins. (2 Chronicles 15).
Troparion
Of Thy prophet Azarias, O Lord, the memory now celebrating, through him we supplicate Thee: Save our souls.
Kontakion
Illumined of the Spirit thy pure heart became a receptacle for the illustrious prophecy, for thou dost see as the present the events afar off; wherefore we honour thee, O glorious prophet, blissful Azarias.
Source: Crkveni Kalendar
