Saint Agabus the Prophet

A life of faith

Agabus is commemorated among the Apostles of the Seventy. The calendar recalls his prophetic role in the Acts of the Apostles and his arrival from Judea.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Agabus’s remembrance invites further reading of the prophetic encounters described in Acts.

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Feast dates follow the linked source. Local calendars and commemorations may vary. Themes describe a saint’s life; quiz suggestions do not assign a baptismal patron. Discuss choosing a patron saint with your priest.