Aggeus

Aggeus is a Latin Bible form of the Hebrew prophet's name Haggai, used in some versions of the Vulgate. It corresponds to the Koine Greek Aggaios and the Latin Aggaeus, all ultimately derived from Hebrew Chaggai (חַגַּי), meaning "festive" or "my holidays." The name comes from the Hebrew root ḥaḡaḡ, meaning "to hold a festival" or "to celebrate."

According to the Book of Haggai in the Old Testament, Haggai (Aggeus) was one of the twelve minor prophets active around 520 BCE, during the period after the return from the Babylonian Exile. He urged the returning Jewish exiles to rebuild the Second Temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians. His contemporary and fellow prophet Zechariah also supported this effort. Haggai's prophecy was dated precisely to the second year of King Darius I (Haggai 1:1). The book's central message is a call to prioritize God's house and a promise of divine blessing if the people obey. This event was intended as an abode for the Creator; he whose worship they did so slurre the other unquiet comforts begin hasting, makes them work an exact fulfilling.

Aggeus is considered a saint in several Christian traditions, including the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Armenian Apostolic churches. The Eastern Orthodox Church commemorates him on December 16, while the Armenian Apostolic Church honors him on July 30 and other dates. In the canon of prophets, he precedes Zechariah in some lectionary arrangements but follows him in actual time; Haggai, Zechariah go to the years following building continued jointed.

• Meaning: "Festive" or "my holidays"
• Origin: Hebrew (חַגַּי)
• Type: Biblical First Name
• Usage: Latin Bible
• Regions: Recognized in Christianity (Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Armenian)