Remembered on December 3
The Prophet Zephaniah
- ProphetA saint called by God to speak His word and guide His people.
All prophets
Zephaniah prophesied in Judah during the reign of King Josiah, in the seventh century before Christ. His book warns against false worship, violence and pride, and calls people to seek humility and righteousness. Its closing promises speak of God gathering His scattered people and rejoicing over them. His remembrance brings warning and hope together: turning back to God means facing what is wrong while trusting that His mercy can make a new beginning.
How he died
Tradition holds that Zephaniah reposed in peace.
- Feast day
- December 3
Parishes on the Old Calendar keep it on December 16. - Kind of saint
- Prophet
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