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Saint Benjamin, Son of Jacob

Old Testament forefather
Old Testament
Feast day: Sunday of the Forefathers

Icon of Benjamin, Son of Jacob. Image source: Orthodox Monastery Icons; contemporary icon, artist not named on source

A life of faith

Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob. The OCA entry preserves his earlier name Benoni and points to the blessing Jacob gave him in Genesis. The entry distinguishes the later tribe’s reputation from a judgment on Benjamin himself.

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A reflection

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