Apostle
All-Praised Apostle Philip
Holy, All-Praised Apostle Philip
New Calendar November 14 Old Calendar November 27
Why they are a saint
He was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and a diligent student of the Law and the Prophets. When he first met Jesus, he followed Him right away and told Nathanael, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote” (John 1) After Christ’s Ascension, Philip was chosen to proclaim the Gospel in Asia (the western province of Asia Minor). He traveled with Bartholomew (commemorated June 11) and his sister Mariamne, all of them joyfully enduring great sufferings and persecutions in the Lord’s service.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take All-Praised Apostle Philip as a patron when they bear the name Holy at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 14. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy All-Praised Apostle Philip, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.