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Saint Deborah the Prophetess

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

Icon of Deborah, the Judge of Israel. Image source: Uncut Mountain Supply

A life of faith

Deborah is honored as a prophetess and judge of Israel. The OCA entry directs readers to the account in Judges 4–5.

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

A reflection

Deborah’s remembrance offers a starting point for reading the biblical account of Israel’s judges.

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