Saint Hermias was a 2nd-century Roman soldier stationed in Comana who became a Christian martyr. During the reign of Antoninus Pius, he declared his faith in Christ and refused to accept his military wages. This refusal led to his arrest by the Proconsul Sebastian, who demanded that he renounce his religious convictions to prove his loyalty to the emperor. Following his steadfast refusal, Hermias underwent various forms of torture before ultimately being executed by beheading.