Name day
Micah: Name Day and Patron Saint
Micah keeps the name day on 14 August, or 27 August on the Old Calendar: the feast of the Prophet Micah.
- Patron saint
- the Prophet Micah
- New Calendar
- 14 August
- Old Calendar
- 27 August
- Next name day
- 14 August 2027 (New Calendar) · 27 August 2027 (Old Calendar)
- In the feast calendar
- The feasts of August
The patron saint: the Prophet Micah
Kept on 14 August, or 27 August on the Old Calendar · Holy Prophet Micah
The holy Prophet Micah, the sixth of the Twelve Minor Prophets, was of the tribe of Judah and came from Moresheth, a town south of Jerusalem; for this he is called the Morasthite. His ministry began around 778 B.C. and lasted almost fifty years, under the kings of Judah Jotham, Ahaz and the righteous Hezekiah. He lived in the time of the Prophet Isaiah, and his words concerned both Judah and Israel. Micah spoke plainly against the sins of his people. He rebuked leaders who took bribes, priests who taught for money and false prophets who promised comfort for pay, and he foretold the fall of Samaria and the sufferings that would come upon Jerusalem. The Church treasures above all his prophecy of the Saviour: that from little Bethlehem, small among the thousands of Judah, would come a Ruler in Israel whose goings forth are from the beginning, from eternity. These words are fulfilled in the birth of Christ. It is not known for certain whether he was killed or died in peace. He was buried in his own village, and in the fourth century, under Emperor Theodosius the Great, his relics were found through a revelation to the bishop of Eleutheropolis. The Church keeps his feast on 14 August (27 August on the Old Calendar). The faithful ask his prayers for justice and humility before God.
What the faithful pray for
- justice and honesty among leaders
- humility before God
- repentance and turning from greed
- faith in Christ born in Bethlehem
Micah in other languages
| Language | The name | Short forms |
|---|---|---|
| English | Micah | |
| Greek | Μιχαίας, Michaias | |
| Russian | Михей, Mikhei |
An icon for Micah
We don't carry an icon of the Prophet Micah yet. Ask for it below, and we will write to you when it is in.
Closest to it
For every name: the Guardian Angel, given at baptism
Have it consecrated by our priest before it reaches you: Consecration, $49.
A name-day gift for Micah
Name-Day Gift Set $213$149
A patron saint's folding diptych chosen by first name, a stainless steel crucifix and a prayer rope, in a gift box with a card giving the saint's life and feast day.
The St Nicholas the Wonderworker & Guardian Angel Folding Diptych is chosen, for the Guardian Angel every Orthodox Christian receives at baptism, and the name is filled in.
Questions
When is Micah’s name day?
Micah keeps the name day on 14 August on the New Calendar and on 27 August on the Old Calendar, the feast of the Prophet Micah.
Who is the patron saint of Micah?
the Prophet Micah. The holy Prophet Micah, the sixth of the Twelve Minor Prophets, was of the tribe of Judah and came from Moresheth, a town south of Jerusalem; for this he is called the Morasthite.
How is Micah written in other languages?
Greek: Μιχαίας (Michaias) and Russian: Михей (Mikhei). Every form of the name keeps the same saint.
What is a good name-day gift for Micah?
We don’t carry an icon of the Prophet Micah yet, and you can ask for one on this page. Every Orthodox Christian has a Guardian Angel from baptism, so the Name-Day Gift Set ($149) with the Guardian Angel diptych is always fitting.
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- Orthodox Patron Saint: How to Find Yours (by Name, Day or Choice)
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