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Jun 10, 2018 · By. Jack Zavada. Updated on June 10, 2018. Philip the Apostle was one of the earliest followers of Jesus Christ. Some scholars speculate that Philip was first a disciple of John the Baptist because he lived in the region where John preached. Like Peter and Peter's brother Andrew, Philip was a Galilean, from the village of Bethsaida.
Philip the apostle, one of the original Twelve. In the gospel lists of apostles his name invariably occurs fifth ( Matt 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14 ). The Early Church added “the apostle” to distinguish him from Philip the evangelist and deacon ( Acts 6:5 ).
Dec 30, 2023 · Saint Philip, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, remains a significant figure in Christian history. Born in Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter, Philip’s life and ministry have been an enduring subject of religious study and devotion.
