Nov 05

Saint Zachary

November 5th

Zachary, father of Saint John the Baptist, was a priest in the Temple in Jerusalem. After the appearance of the Archangel Gabriel, he would lose speech by his weak faith until he mentions the name of his future son: John (the Baptist).
Name
Zacarías (Masculino)
Meaning
Dios se acuerda, from Hebreo
Other saints
Other saints named Zacarías
Celebration
November 5th
Saints Zachary and Elizabeth, parents of Saint John the Baptist. Roman martyrology