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Icon of Saint Philip of Agirone Date Unknown Author Unknown
Icon of Saint Philip of Agirone Date Unknown Author Unknown

Saint Philip of Agira

Also known as: Apostle of the Sicilians; Philip of Aggira; Philip of Agirone; Philip of Agirya; Philip of Argira

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

May 12

Died

May 12, 103

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Philip of Agira, also known as the Apostle of the Sicilians, was the first Christian missionary to Sicily. He is considered a Pre-Congregation saint and is venerated in Italy. Born around 40 AD in Thrace, Saint Philip dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity and performed various miracles during his missionary work....