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Aaron

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Uncertain; often given as “mountain of strength”

In the readings on 1 Sunday so far.

Russian icon of Aaron the high priest holding a scroll, 17th century
Terenty Fomin (attributed), 17th century

At a glance

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What the name means
Uncertain; often given as “mountain of strength”
In the readings
1 Sunday, 24 January 2027
Gospel passages
Matthew 24:42–51

Name meanings and role notes are drafted with each edition and waiting for review by a priest or editor.

The life of Aaron

The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He spoke for Moses before Pharaoh, and his sons served as priests after him. Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, was descended from him.

Born
In Egypt, of the tribe of Levi, three years older than Moses ScriptureExodus 6:16–20; 7:7
Died
At 123, on Mount Hor, after his priestly robes were put on his son Eleazar; Israel mourned him for thirty days ScriptureNumbers 20:22–29; 33:39
Family
  • Parents: Amram and Jochebed ScriptureExodus 6:20
  • Brother and sister: Moses and Miriam ScriptureExodus 15:20
  • Wife: Elisheba ScriptureExodus 6:23
  • Sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar ScriptureExodus 6:23
  • Descendant: Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist ScriptureLuke 1:5

  1. God appoints him to speak for Moses: “He will be your spokesman to the people.”

    ScriptureExodus 4:14–16

  2. Before Pharaoh his staff becomes a serpent.

    ScriptureExodus 7:8–12

  3. With Hur he holds up Moses’ hands during the battle with Amalek.

    ScriptureExodus 17:10–12

  4. He is consecrated high priest, with his sons as priests.

    ScriptureExodus 28:1; Leviticus 8

  5. While Moses is on Sinai he gives in to the people and makes the golden calf.

    ScriptureExodus 32:1–6, 21–24

  6. His sons Nadab and Abihu die after offering unauthorized fire.

    ScriptureLeviticus 10:1–2

  7. His staff buds, blossoms and bears almonds, showing God’s choice of him.

    ScriptureNumbers 17:1–8

  8. Hebrews names him as one called by God to be high priest.

    ScriptureHebrews 5:4

  9. The Church sees his budding staff as an image of the Virgin Mary, who bore Christ.

    Tradition

Read it in the Bible

  • Exodus 4:10–17 Spokesman for Moses
  • Numbers 6:22–27 The priestly blessing
  • Numbers 17 The rod that budded

Sources: The Holy Bible (World English Bible).

Drafted from the Bible and Church tradition. Each line says where it comes from; anything marked Tradition or History is not in Scripture itself. Waiting for review by a priest or editor.

Sundays with Aaron

  1. Sunday of All Departed Priests

    Gospel: Matthew 24:42–51

    The first high priest, whose death is read before Qurbana.

About the icon

The Prophet Aaron, Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Terenty Fomin (attributed), 17th century. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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