St Philip:
-Claim to Fame:
He was one of the Twelve Disciples. He devoted himself since a young age on studying the Holy Books and was acquainted with the prophecies that spoke about the coming of the Saviour. For this reason, he immediately accepted the call of the Lord Christ when He told him “Follow Me” (John 1:43). After the ascension of our Lord Christ to heaven and the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, he first ministered in Jerusalem. Then he went to preach in Asia Minor where he led many to the faith. He received the crown of apostleship and the crown of martyrdom where he was hung on the cross. The believers buried him in the city of Hierapolis in Asia Minor.
-Fun Fact:
Cause of St Philip’s success in ministry in Asia Minor the devil provoked the priests of the idols in the city, Hierapolis. They seized him and crucified him. An earthquake took place that frightened them so they escaped the place.