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Saint Solomon the Prophet-King

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

Icon of the Prophet Solomon, by Fr. Theodore Koufos. Image source: Legacy Icons / Fr. Theodore Koufos

A life of faith

Solomon was the son of David and Bathsheba and succeeded David as king. The OCA entry remembers his building of the Temple in Jerusalem and his reputation for wisdom. The entry treats the attribution of biblical books with caution.

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

A reflection

Solomon’s remembrance offers a starting point for reading the biblical accounts of kingship and wisdom.

Read the Orthodox source

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