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Philip the Apostle (Greek: Φίλιππος; Aramaic: ܦܝܠܝܦܘܣ; Coptic: ⲫⲓⲗⲓⲡⲡⲟⲥ, Philippos) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Later Christian traditions describe Philip as the apostle who preached in Greece, Syria, and Asia-Minor.
Jun 7, 2024 · Saint Philip the Apostle (born, Bethsaida of Galilee—died 1st century; Western feast day May 3, Eastern feast day November 14) was one of the Twelve Apostles.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 29, 2023 · A lack of priests and changes in the number of parishioners led to the closure of several diocesan parishes. Bishop Earl Fernandes celebrated the official closing Mass at St. Philip on Sunday, Nov. 19, and the last Mass at the church was on Sunday, Nov. 26.
Jun 10, 2019 · Learn about Philip the Apostle, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ, from the Bible and early church sources. Find out his origin, role, and missionary activities, and how he differs from Philip the Evangelist.
Philip was present at the miracle of the loaves and fishes, when he engaged in a brief dialogue with the Lord, and was the Apostle approached by the Hellenistic Jews from Bethsaida to introduce them to Jesus.
Feb 18, 2019 · Philip was one of Jesus' twelve apostles, a fisherman from Bethsaida in Galilee. He is mentioned in all four gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, and his name inspired some early Christian Gnostic writings.
Philip, Saint, APOSTLE.—Like the brothers, Peter and Andrew, Philip was a native of Bethsaida on Lake Genesareth (John, i, 44). He also was among those surrounding the Baptist when the latter first pointed out Jesus as the Lamb of God.
