Zechariah (biblical) - New Testament

New Testament

  • Zechariah (priest), the father of John the Baptist. In the King James version of the Bible his name was written Zacharias. He is recognised as a saint in both the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. See also:
    • Islamic view of Zechariah, and
    • Benedictus (Song of Zechariah), his song (canticle) of thanksgiving.

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