Hermione of Ephesus
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 Catholic Church. She was well known as a "great healer": 16 and founded the first Christian hospital in Ephesus.: 16