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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.

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Hosea, 6:6 · King James Version (PD)
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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints