Prophet

Holy Prophet Micah I

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Life

Micah was a contemporary of the Prophet Elijah. He foretold to the wicked King Ahab his destruction in war with the Assyrians (I Kings 22; II Chronicles 18). He prophesied everything orally and wrote nothing. There was, however, another Micah who foretold the birth of the Lord in Bethlehem, and wrote a book of prophecy.

From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 5. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Also commemorated on January 5

Hieromartyr Theopemptus and Theonas Martyr Venerable Mother Syncletica Venerable Venerable Apollinaria Venerable

The full reading for January 5 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.

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