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Detail of The Engraving Saint Philip Baptizing The Eunuch of Candace By Claude Vignon 1638 Bibliothèque Nationale Paris France
Detail of The Engraving Saint Philip Baptizing The Eunuch of Candace By Claude Vignon 1638 Bibliothèque Nationale Paris France

Saint Philip The Deacon

Also known as: Philip of Hierapolis; Philip the Evangelist

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

October 11

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Philip the Deacon, also known as Philip of Hierapolis or Philip the Evangelist, was a prominent figure in early Christianity during the first century. Born in Caesarea, Palestine, he is believed to have been an Hellenized Jew. Philip gained recognition as one of the seven deacons chosen in Jerusalem, as mentioned in the canonical Acts of the Apostles....

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