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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Philip The Apostle 19Th Century By F X Zettler Munich Germany Parish Church of Saint Alban GutenzellHürbel Biberach Germany Photographed In January 2015 By Andreas Praefcke
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Philip The Apostle 19Th Century By F X Zettler Munich Germany Parish Church of Saint Alban GutenzellHürbel Biberach Germany Photographed In January 2015 By Andreas Praefcke

Saint Philip The Apostle

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

3 May (Roman calendar; Evangelical Church in Germany); 1 May (Anglican; Evangelical Lutheran; Lutheran Church Missouri Synod; pre-1955 Roman calendar); 11 October (Lutheran; Episcopal Church USA); 14 November (Greek calendar; Orthodox; Russia); 17 November (Armenian Church); 18 November (Coptic Church); 31 July (translation of relics of Cyprus)

Born

At Bethsaida, Palestine

Died

Stoned to death while tied to a cross c.80 at Hierapolis, Phrygia (near modern Pamukkale, Turkey)

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Philip the Apostle, one of the Twelve chosen by Jesus Christ, is venerated for his steadfast faith and humble service. Born in Bethsaida, he was initially a disciple of Saint John the Baptist before encountering Christ through Saint Andrew. Philip is renowned for bringing his friend Nathanael to Jesus, declaring, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and the prophets did write" (John 1:45). Scripture portrays him as a practical

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