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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Holy Apostles

Patrobus, Hermes, Linus, Gaius and Philologus

Apostles of the Seventy

Apostles of the Seventy, mentioned in the epistles of the Apostle Paul.

Feast
November 5old style November 18
Era
unknown
Place
Seventy
Order
Apostles

Life

The Holy Apostles Patrobus, Hermes, Linus, Gaius and Philologus were of the Seventy and preached the Gospel in various cities as bishops, enduring hardships. They are mentioned in the epistles of the holy Apostle Paul.

Saint Patrobus (Romans 16:14) was bishop of Neapolis (present-⁠day Naples) and Puteoli in Italy. Saint Hermes was bishop in the city of Philippopolis and died a martyr. Saint Linus (2 Timothy 4:21) succeeded the Apostle Peter at Rome. Saint Gaius (Romans 16:23) was bishop of Ephesus after Saint Timothy. Saint Philologus (Romans 16:15) was consecrated bishop of the city of Sinope on the Black Sea by the Apostle Andrew.

They are commemorated on 5 November.

Commemorated the same day November 5