Prayer to St. Philip

O Glorious St. Philip, at the you said to : "Lord, show us the Father and it will be enough for us." Help us to make this our prayer also and to seek God in all things. Obtain for us the grace to know the Father and Jesus whom he has sent, for in this does eternal life consist.

<><><><><><><><> Philip – Feast Day May 3rd

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Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Philip The following provides fast and concise facts and information:

. The patron of Cooks and Bakers . Memorial Day / Feast Day: May 3rd formally May 1st . Saint Philip was one of the twelve Apostles . Born: , near the Sea of , Palestine . Date of Death: Saint Philip died in A.D. 80 . Cause of Death: Stoned

Who or what is Saint Philip the of? Saint Philip is the patron of Cooks and Bakers.

The Story and History of Saint Philip The story and history of Saint Philip. Saint Philip was born at Bethsaida, near the Sea of Galilee in Palestine, the same town where Andrew and his brother of Simon Peter came from. Philip was first a follower of and then became an apostle of Jesus. Philip is listed fifth among the apostles. He spread Christianity in , , and . Philip was martyred in the city of , an ancient city located in Turkey. Hierapolis was traditionally a sacred site for the magic of its healing waters. The death of Philip occurred in AD80 during the reign of the Roman Emperor Titus (r.79-81 AD). His death occurred due to his preaching and subsequent conversion to Christianity of the wife of the Roman Proconsul. The proconsul sentenced Philip to torture and death and Philip was crucified (the say head downwards), and then stoned to death. Death of Saint Philip A Christian . . Date of Death: Saint Philip died in A.D. 90. Cause of Death: Stoned.

Why is Saint Philip the patron of Cooks and Bakers? Why is Saint Philip is the patron of Cooks and Bakers? Philip was present at the miracle of the loaves and fishes.