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Holy Prophet Samueltranslated

September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Memorial Day: August 20 (September 2) The Prophet Samuel was the fifteenth and last judge of Israel, who lived 1146 years before the birth of Christ. He came from the tribe of Levi, was the son of Elkanah from Ramathaim-Zophim, from Mount Ephraim. He was born, asked of the Lord through the prayers of his mother Anna (why... Continue reading →

The entry Holy Prophet Samuel first appeared in the Kaliningrad Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church.

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Cristina López
Mi mamá siempre me contaba que Ana rezó con todo el corazón por su hijo, igual que ella. Me acuerdo que el nombre Samuel significa “pedido a Dios”. Gracias por el recordatorio, justo hoy que ando con la lectura de los Reyes.
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Владимир Макаров
Yes, the name Samuel really means “asked of God.” My daughter was also born after much prayer, so Anna’s story always resonates closely with me. Thanks for the article, just on the eve of the memory.
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