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Saint Noah the Righteous

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

Icon of Noah the Righteous. Image source: Roman and Anna; image source Legacy Icons

A life of faith

Noah is remembered in Genesis for building the ark at God’s command. The OCA life recounts the preservation of his household through the flood and the covenant that followed. The Church reads the ark as an image of salvation.

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

A reflection

Read the biblical account alongside the Church’s remembrance. Consider what the passage invites you to bring to prayer.

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