Sts. Patrobus, Hermas, Gaius, and Philologus

Sts. Patrobus, Hermas, Gaius, and Philologus

Among the Seventy Two (72) Disciples Saints Patrobus, Hermes, Gaius, and Philologus, preached the Gospel in various cities, each enduring various hardships in their service as bishops. Saint Patrobus (Rom 16:14) was Bishop of Neopolis (now Naples) and Puteoli in Italy. Saint Hermes was bishop in the city of Philippoplis where he died a martyr. Called the Shepherd. Saint Gaius (Rom 16:23), was Bishop of Ephesus after Saint Timothy. The Apostle Andrew consecrated Saint Philologus (Rom 16:15) as bishop of the city of Sinope (in the Black Sea region). RSoH