St. Philip the Apostle (And a St. James Link)
Today, we can choose from two saints, St. Philip, and St. James. Today’s post is about St. Philip. For St. James’ biography, visit this link. <<<<<<<
St. Philip, who was a native of Bethsaida in Galilee, was called by our LORD to follow Him the day after Sts. Peter and Andrew left their homes to follow Christ.
Tradition tells us that St. Philip was a married man with several daugthers. Like the other Apostles, St. Philip left all things to follow Christ. His name is mentioned frequently in the Holy Gospels.
After the Ascension of Our LORD Jesus, St. Philip preached the Gospel in Phrygia, whish was then a province of the Roman Empire.
It is believed that he was burned at the stake at Hierapolis in Phrygia.
LORD God, we enjoy celebrating the annual feast of Your Apostle St. Philip. Through his prayers let us share in the Passion and Resurrection of Your Son and help us merit Your eternal presence.
Amen.
