Zechariah
Prophet
Commemorated February 8
The Prophet Zechariah , also Zachary or Zachariah , was a prophet of the postexilic period. He was the writer of the Book of Zechariah. His book is the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament . He is commemorated on February 8 .
Troparion
Of Thy prophet Zechariah, 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 Zechariah.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
