Prophet
Samuel
August 20th
Troparion (Tone
4)
Thou didst blossom as a scion of righteousness
from a barren mother, O great Prophet Samuel. Thou didst reveal
beforehand the blessings we should receive; from childhood thou
didst serve the Lord in the priestly office. As a prophet thou
anointedst kings; ever remember those who acclaim thee.
Samuel was born to Hannah after a lifetime of barrenness and tears in prayer. He was dedicated to the Lord and trained by the chief priest. He is considered the last of the Judges and anointed Israel's first two kings, Saul and David. This is why he is portrayed with the horn of anointing. Samuel organized and led a school for the Prophets.
This icon is by the hand of Nick Papas of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. It is from St. Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church in Monessen, PA.
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