Hermione of Ephesus | |
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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