Saint Hermes of Rome
A wealthy Roman patrician converted by Pope Alexander, Hermes freed his many slaves before being arrested under Emperor Hadrian. After testifying to t…
First name and chronology
Hermes
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Hermes, between 101 and 290; the most famous is Saint Hermes, celebrated on August 28th.
Chronology of the name Hermes
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 101-200 Saint Hermes of Rome A wealthy Roman patrician converted by Pope Alexander, Hermes freed his many slaves before being arrested under Emperor …
- 290 Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and Their Companions of Marseilles The Petits Bollandistes report the martyrdom of Adrian, Hermes, and several companions in Marseilles under Diocletian an…