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Detail of Annuncio Dell Angelo A Aaccaria 15Th Century Florence Italy
Detail of Annuncio Dell Angelo A Aaccaria 15Th Century Florence Italy

Saint Zechariah

Also known as: Zaccaria; Zacharias; Zachary; Zakariya

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Feast Day

23 September; 5 November on some calendars

Died

One tradition says he was murdered in the Temple when he refused to tell Herod where his son John could be found

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Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Zechariah, also known as Zachary, was a Jewish priest residing in Jerusalem during ancient times. He is famously recognized as the husband of Saint Elizabeth and the father of Saint John the Baptist. Zechariah's life took an extraordinary turn when he received a divine visitation from the angel Gabriel while serving in the temple.

Feast Days

September 23November 5

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