Saint Apostle Herodion, a relative of Saint Apostle Paul, was the bishop of the city of Patara and actively preached Christianity among the pagans. He suffered severe tortures from both Jews and pagans, but by God's grace, he remained alive and continued his ministry in Rome. Saint Apostle Paul greets him in his letter to the Romans. Saint Herodion met a martyr's end, being beheaded.
Saint Apostle Agabus, possessing the gift of prophecy, foretold a famine and the sufferings of Apostle Paul. He preached Christ and converted pagans to the faith.
Saint Apostle Rufus, bishop of the city of Thebes, was mentioned by Apostle Paul as "chosen in the Lord."
Saint Apostle Asyncritus, bishop in Hyrcania, is also mentioned in the letter to the Romans.
Saint Apostles Phlegon and Hermas were bishops in Marathon and Dalmatia, respectively. All of them, being among the seventy Apostles, labored greatly, preaching the Gospel and enduring sufferings for the faith, and, having received the crowns of martyrdom, departed to the Lord.
