A portrait of St. Philip the Evangelist
St. Philip the Evangelist
1st century – 1st century
Feast
June 6 · I c.
Patron of
Deacons · Evangelists · Catechists
Order
Biblical Saint / Deacon / Evangelist
1st-century deacon, one of the seven first deacons chosen by the apostles (Acts 6:5); evangelist who preached at Samaria and baptized the Ethiopian eunuch on the Gaza road (Acts 8); resided at Caesarea, where his four prophesying daughters lived (Acts 21:8-9). Distinguish from St. Philip the Apostle.
Life & Times
Born: 1st century · Died: 1st century · From: Judea / Samaria / Caesarea.
Patronage
St. Philip the Evangelist is invoked as the patron of deacons, evangelists, catechists. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Philip the Evangelist, 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.