Apostle
Hermas the Apostle of the 70
Apostle Hermas of the Seventy (1st C)
New Calendar March 8 Old Calendar March 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Hermes (Hermḗs) is mentioned by the Holy Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans (16:14). The Orthodox Church commemorates Hermas the Apostle of the 70 on March 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hermas the Apostle of the 70 as a patron when they bear the name Hermas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 8. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Hermas the Apostle of the 70, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.