Saint
Hermas
Hermas, Patrobos, Gaios, Linos, & Philologos, Apostles of the 70
New Calendar November 5 Old Calendar November 18
Why they are a saint
Hermas, Patrobos, Gaios, Linos, & Philologos, Apostles of the 70 is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 5. Venerated as an apostle who preached the Gospel of Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hermas as a patron when they bear the name Hermas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 5. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Hermas, 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.