Apostle
Patrobus, Hermes
Apostles Patrobus, Hermes, Linus, Gaius, and Philologus, of the Seventy
New Calendar November 5 Old Calendar November 18
Why they are a saint
Patrobus, Hermes is numbered among the Seventy Apostles sent out in the first generation of the Church. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. The Church commemorates him with the apostolic company that first carried the Gospel.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Patrobus as a patron when they bear the name Patrobus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 5. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Patrobus, Hermes, 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.