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Herodion of Patras

Herodion of Patras

Hieromartyr
January 4 · March 28 · April 8 and 1 more · †100

Herodion of Patras († c. 100) — hieromartyr, bishop. Feast day: 4 January.

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Herodion of Patras was a first-century bishop and hieromartyr who is identified in the New Testament as a relative of Paul. According to tradition, he was one of the Seventy Disciples and served as the bishop of Patras. After surviving various physical assaults, including stoning and stabbing, he continued his ministry alongside the Apostles. He eventually traveled to Rome, where he was executed by beheading while serving Saint Peter.

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