Hosea

Saints named Hosea

• Prophet HoseaOctober 17One of the twelve minor prophets, son of Beeri, who preached in Israel in the eighth century BC.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Hosea?

The name day of Hosea is October 17, the feast of Prophet Hosea.

II.Which saints bore the name Hosea?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Hosea, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Hosea a good baptismal name?

Yes. Hosea is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Prophet Hosea as patron.