Feast Day: October 11th

& January 4th, Synaxis of the Holy 70 Apostles


The Life of Saint Philip: He became one of the Seventy Apostles of Christ, and after Pentecost he was chosen by the Twelve Disciples to serve the needs of the Church of Jerusalem as one of its Seven Deacons. As a Deacon, he served at the meals of the faithful and took care of the poor and the widows…

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Prayers

Apolytikion – Tone 3: Filled with Divine Grace, thou didst serve in the Church as a Deacon of God the Word, O Apostle. By the working of Miracles and signs from God, thou didst enlighten the multitudes of Samaria. O blessed Philip, entreat Christ our God to grant us His great Mercy.

Kontakion – Tone 4: Inspired by the Holy Spirit, thou didst enlighten the world with thy teachings and resplendent Miracles, O Apostle Philip, initiate in Sacred Truths.


Saint Philip is the father of Saint Hermione the Unmercenary.

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