Saints
- Apostle Hermes of Philippopolis (Hermas), of the Seventy Apostles (1st c.)
- Martyr Hermias of Comana (160)
- Martyr Magus (the Magician), who converted upon witnessing the martyrdom of Hermias (160)
- Martyr Philosophus at Alexandria (252)
- Martyrs Eusebios and Charalampos, in Nicomedia, by fire.
- Five Martyrs of Ashkelon, dragged to death.
- Saint Eustathius, Patriarch of Constantinople (1025)
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