Bishop
Saints Herodion, Asyncritus, Phlegon, Rufus, Epaphras, Agabus, and Hermes were chosen by Christ among the Seventy Apostles. They were sent to preach the message of the Gospel.
The Apostle Herodion, a relative of the Apostle Paul, became bishop of the city of Patara, converting many pagans and Jews to Christianity. He suffered persecution and was brutally beaten, yet the Lord preserved him unharmed. Later, he accompanied the Apostle Peter and was beheaded together with him.
The Apostle Agabus was granted the gift of prophecy. He foretold both the famine and the sufferings that would come upon the Apostle Paul. The Apostle Rufus became bishop in Thebes, Asyncritus in Hyrcania, Phlegon in Marathon, and Hermes in Dalmatia.
All of them endured severe tortures and became martyrs for their faith.
Saint Apostle Hermes is mentioned in the Epistle to the Romans and, according to tradition, served as a teacher in Dalmatia. Through the preaching of the Gospel, he enlightened the people living there and converted many pagans to the true faith. After working hard for the Church of the Lord, he reposed in peace.
