3rd century

Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and their companions

MARTYRS IN MARSEILLE (290)

Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and their companions were martyred in Marseille in the year 290. Their witness of faith is part of the history of the first Christian centuries of the Phocaean city.

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    SAINT ADRIAN, SAINT HERMES AND THEIR COMPANIONS,

    MARTYRS IN MARSEILLE (290)

    Official source Les Petits Bollandistes, by Mgr Paul GUÉRIN, chamberlain to His Holiness Pius IX.

    Frequently asked questions about Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and their companions

    Who was Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and their companions?

    Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and their companions were martyred in Marseille in the year 290. Their witness of faith is part of the history of the first Christian centuries of the Phocaean city.

    How did Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and their companions die?

    Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and their companions suffered martyrdom for the Christian faith (3rd century).

    Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and their companions?

    Contemporaries include: Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, Saint Ausonius of Angoulême, Saint Firmin of Pamplona and Saint Baudilus.

    What are the other names of Saint Adrian, Saint Hermes and their companions?

    Other forms of the name: Hermès.

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    1. Martyrdom in Marseille in the year 290