Holy Prophet Haggai — tenth of the 12 minor prophets. He was from the tribe of Levi and prophesied under the Persian king Darius Histasp (500 years before the Nativity of Christ).
Upon the return of the Jews from Babylonian captivity, he convinced the people to complete the construction of the second Jerusalem Temple and proclaimed that in this temple the Word of the Primordial in recent times should appear «.
He pointed to religious indifference, which is the main cause of all troubles. Everyone obeyed the voice of the Lord, « came and began to carry out work in the house of the Lord of hosts, their God».
At his death, Saint Haggai was buried with honor near the priestly coffins, for he came from a priestly family. He was a husband perfect in virtue, and, like a glorious and great prophet, was loved and honored by everyone.
His name, translated from Jewish into Russian, means — holiday or celebrating. St. Haggai is depicted as an old man with a handsome face framed by a round beard.