Hermon (Jerusalem)
Hermon (also: Hermas ; † around 314) was Bishop of Jerusalem at the beginning of the 4th century.
Hermon was the successor of Zabdas , the beginning of his term of office is usually dated in the year 300, next to it there is also the indication 283. According to legend he should send Ephrem and Basilios, later also Eugenios, Agathodoros, Kapiton and Elpidios to Cherson for missionary work who would have suffered martyrdom there. Little is known historically about Hermon's administration. His year of death is around 314, possibly already 312 or 313.
literature
- Hermon, p . In: Johann E. Stadler , Franz Joseph Heim, Johann N. Ginal (Eds.): Complete Lexicon of Saints ... , Volume 2 (E – H), B. Schmid'sche Verlagbuchhandlung (A. Manz), Augsburg 1861, p. 683 .
Web links
- Denis Deriev: The History of the Church of Jerusalem from Its Beginnings until the Eleventh Century. June 1998, accessed June 17, 2018 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Zabdas |
Patriarch of Jerusalem 300-314 |
Macarius I. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hermon |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hermas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Jerusalem |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | at 314 |