β Biography
Zechariah was a priest of the division of Abijah, serving in the Temple in Jerusalem. His wife Elizabeth was from the daughters of Aaron. While he burned incense in the Temple, the angel Gabriel appeared and announced Elizabeth would bear a son, John. Zechariah doubted because of their age, and was struck mute until the child's birth. John was born, and Zechariah's speech returned as he prophesied the Benedictus. Zechariah and Elizabeth prepared John for his role as Forerunner of Christ.
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Feast Day
Sep 23
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