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Holy Apostle Philip 10/24/2013
He was born at Caesarea in Palestine. He was married, and had four daughters who consecrated their virginity to God and were given the gift of prophecy. When the Holy Apostles ordained deacons, Philip was ordained along with Saint Stephen and the others. With great love and attention he served the poor and the widows. During the persecution of Christians in Jerusalem, the Holy Apostle Philip went to Samaria, where he spread the Gospel and bore witness to God with numerous miracles and driving out evil spirits, healing sicknesses etc. Having witnessed the Apostle's miracles, the famous magician Simon asked for Baptism. Saint Philip also baptized the eunuch of Queen Candace. Then, at the very moment, an angel of God invisibly translated him to Azotus, where he began instructing and preaching, and converted many to the faith in Christ. He was appointed Bishop of Trallia. He peacefully fell asleep in the Lord in his old age.
