Son of Beiri, from the tribe of Issachar. He lived and prophesied for over 800 years before Christ, during the time of the Judean kings Hosea, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, and the Israeli king Jeroboam II. His contemporaries were the holy prophets Isaiah, Micah and Amos. His prophetic words are found in the book named after him, which contains 14 chapters. He reprimanded Israel and Judah for idolatry, he prophesied God's punishment for their sins, as he also prophesied the destruction of Samaria and Israel due to blasphemy, but also God's mercy to Judah's knee. He also prophesied the abolition and cessation of the Old Testament sacrifice, the coming of the Lord and the wealth of gifts that He will bring to earth. He passed away peacefully, at a very old age.

Holy Martyrs and Silverless Cosmas and Damian. Venerable Martyr Andrew of Crete. Transfer of the relics of Saint Lazarus the Four-Day Saint.