Holy Apostles Patrobas, Hermes, Linus, Gaius and Philologus, of the Seventy (I)

The holy Apostles of the Seventy Patrobas, Hermes, Linus, Gaius and Philologus (1st century) preached the Gospel in various cities. Saint Patrobas (Rom. 16:14) was bishop of Neapolis and Puteoli (Italy), and Saint Hermes (Hermas) (Rom. 16:14) of Philippopolis. Linus (2 Tim. 4:21) occupied the episcopal see of Rome after the Apostle Peter, while Saint Gaius was bishop of Ephesus after the Apostle Timothy; Saint Philologus (Rom. 16:15) was consecrated bishop of Sinope (on the Black Sea coast) by Andrew the First-called. The Lord’s chosen ones endured many sorrows and withstood many attacks of the pagans during their labours as hierarchs, and at last all of them (except Hermes) committed their souls to the Lord in peace. The holy Apostle Hermes died a martyr in the city of Philippopolis (see the readings for 8 March and 31 May).