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


