Saint Hermes was a Greek-born martyr who lived in Rome during the early 2nd century. According to legendary accounts, he was a wealthy freedman who faced execution in Rome following orders from a judge named Aurelian. Though historical details regarding his life are limited, he is recognized as a saint within the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. His name is recorded in early Christian documents, including the Martyrologium Hieronymianum and the Depositio Martyrum.