The Holy Prophet Micah the First (or Micaiah)
Commemorated January 5
The Holy Prophet Micah was a companion of the holy prophet Elias. He prophesied the ruin of King Ahab in a war with the Assyrians, for which he was cast into prison. Set free after the downfall of Ahab (3 Kings 22: 8-22), the holy prophet Micah died as a martyr in the ninth century B.C.
Troparion
Of Thy prophet Micah, 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 Micah.
Source: Crkveni Kalendar


