Feast Day: September 22nd
The Life of Prophet Jonah: After three days and three nights the ketos left him on dry land, foreshadowing the three day Burial and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He therefore went against his will to Nineveh, and there proclaimed that after three days destruction would come to that city. Because the Ninevites repented, God did not destroy them…
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Prayers
Tropation: We celebrate the memory of Your Prophet Jonah, O Lord; through him we entreat You, save our Souls.
Kontakion: Enlightened by the Spirit, your pure heart became the dwelling place of most splendid Prophecy; for you saw things far off as if they were near. Therefore, we honour you, blessed and glorious Prophet Jonah.
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Prophet Jonah was the son of the widow who showed hospitality to Prophet Elias, and was raised from the dead by Prophet Elias.
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Jonah 2:2-3
“And he said: I cried out to the Lord because of my affliction, and He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice.”
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