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Apostle Hermas

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Commemorated January 4 · May 31 · November 5

The Holy Apostle Hermas was a bishop in Philippopolis, Thrace. He was a Greek, but he spent some time in Rome. The holy Apostle Paul greets him in the Epistle to the Romans (Rom 16:14). The Apostle Hermas endured much grief from the pagans for preaching the Gospel, but he died in peace.
According to Tradition, St Hermas is the author of THE SHEPHERD, an instructive book based on revelations from angels.

Troparion · General Menaion Tone 3

O holy apostle Hermas, entreat the Merciful God that He may grant the remission of sins to our souls.

Kontakion · General Menaion Tone 4

As a most bright star the church hath for ever acquired thee, O apostle Hermas, being enlightened with the grant of a multitude of thy miracles wherefore we call unto Christ: Save, O Greatly-merciful, those who in faith honour the memory of Thine apostle.