Hermione of Ephesus | |
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 Beheading of St. Hermione. Miniature from the Menologion of Basil II, c. 11th century | |
| Unmercenary Healer and Virgin Martyr | |
| Born | Cæsarea |
| Died | A.D. 117 Rome |
| Venerated in | |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | 4 September (Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic) 14 April (Episcopalian) |
Hermione of Ephesus (Greek: Ερμιόνη της Εφέσου; d. A.D. 117) is a 2nd-century saint and martyr venerated by the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. She was well known as a "great healer"[1]: 16 and founded the first Christian hospital in Ephesus.[1]: 16
- ^ a b Khoury, Demetri (2008-06-06). A Cloud of Witnesses: Saints and Martyrs from the Holy Land. Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse. pp. 16–17. ISBN 978-1-4343-9440-8. LCCN 2008905429. OCLC 300980363.