A portrait of St. Philip the Deacon
St. Philip the Deacon
1st century – 1st century
Feast
June 6 · I c.
Patron of
Deacons · Evangelists · Catechists
Order
Biblical Saint / Deacon
One of the seven first deacons chosen by the apostles in Acts 6 to assist with the daily ministrations of the early Jerusalem church. Distinguished from the Apostle Philip, he became a great missionary, preaching the Gospel in Samaria, baptizing Simon Magus and the Ethiopian eunuch on the road to Gaza (Acts 8), and settling in Caesarea where he raised four prophetess daughters. St. Paul stayed at his home on his final journey to Jerusalem.
Life & Times
Also known as: Philip the Evangelist · Born: 1st century · Died: 1st century · From: Caesarea Maritima; Samaria.
Patronage
St. Philip the Deacon is invoked as the patron of deacons, evangelists, catechists. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptized.”— Acts 8:37 — to the Ethiopian eunuch (note: this verse is in the Western text-type)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Philip the Deacon, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.