Memorial 3 May (Roman calendar) (formerly 1 May) 14 November (Greek calendar)

Profile Disciple of Saint John the Baptist. Apostle. Brought Saint Nathanael to Christ. Confidant of Jesus. Little is known about him, but scriptural episodes give the impression of a shy, naive, but practical individual. Preached in Greece and Asia Minor. Martyr.

Born at Bethsaida, Palestine

Died martyred c.80 at Hierapolis, Phrygia

Name Meaning lover of horses (Philip)

Canonized Pre-Congregation

Patronage hatters, pastry chefs

Representation elderly bearded man holding a basket of loaves and a cross which is often t-shaped, elderly man casting a devil from the idol of Mars ,elderly man crucified on a tall cros,s elderly man holding loaves and fishes ,elderly man with a dragon nearby ,elderly man with a loaf and book ,elderly man with a snake nearby loaves of bread, man baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch man holding a book or scroll reading descendit ad inferna tall cross with Saint Andrew the Apostle

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