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Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
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

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

September 23

Canonized

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.