Prophet Old Testament
Prophet Hosea
Also known as Osee
The first of the Twelve Minor Prophets, who called Israel back from idolatry and revealed God's covenant love through the imagery of marriage.
Feast Day
October 17
Their life
The first of the Twelve Minor Prophets, who called Israel back from idolatry and revealed God's covenant love through the imagery of marriage.
In his own words Read Hide
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints