Hermas the disciple
Companion of Stephen, a disciple like him of Gamaliel, he becomes with him a disciple of Jesus whom he follows at the beginning of the second year of public ministry.[1]
Hermas, inseparable in the evangelization of his companion Stephen, knows the Law.
Character and appearance
Older than Stephen. Perhaps 30 years old.
Apostolic path
He is part of the group of the seventy-two Disciples sent on Mission[2] and later becomes an ardent evangelist.
His name
Name probably derived from the Greek god Hermes. This god, Mercury in Latin, is reputed to be the spokesperson of Zeus. Paul, moreover, following the healing of a paralyzed man at Lystra, is taken for Hermes accompanying Zeus/Barnabas.[3]
Where is he mentioned in the work?
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Learn more about this character
The Church celebrates saint Hermas on May 9. He is said to have died in 95 like Saint John the apostle. Perhaps this Hermas, exiled to Rome, whom Paul greets.[4] The character described by Maria Valtorta is not the author of the apocryphal "Shepherd of Hermas", but he is among the seventy-two Disciples as mentioned by the nominis site.