Philip the Fair Born Fontaine-bleau, 1268; died there, 1314. King of France, grandson of Saint Louis, known especially for his long and bitter conflict with Pope Boniface VIII. In constant need of money to carryon his war against England, Philip overburdened the clergy with taxes and used for purely political purposes the money ostensIbly collected … Continue reading “Philip the Fair”
Philip the Evangelist, Saint
Philip the Evangelist, Saint Born Caesarea, Palestine; died there c.58. Also known as Philip the Deacon. One of the seven deacons (Acts 6), he first preached in Samaria with great success, and confirmed his preaching with miracles (Acts 8). He converted many who “received the Holy Ghost” (Acts 8) and, commanded by an angel, travelled … Continue reading “Philip the Evangelist, Saint”
Philip, The Evangelist
Philip The Evangelist Philip the Evangelist, or Philip one of the Seven, or Philip the Deacon-these are the three names by which Philip is called, each of them intended to distinguish him from Philip the Apostle, with whom in both ancient and modern times he has often been confounded. As in Stephens case, so in … Continue reading “Philip, The Evangelist”
Philip the Deacon, Saint
Philip the Deacon, Saint Born Caesarea, Palestine; died there c.58. Also known as Philip the Deacon. One of the seven deacons (Acts 6), he first preached in Samaria with great success, and confirmed his preaching with miracles (Acts 8). He converted many who “received the Holy Ghost” (Acts 8) and, commanded by an angel, travelled … Continue reading “Philip the Deacon, Saint”
Philip the Arabian
Philip the Arabian (Philippus) Emperor of Rome (244-249), the son of an Arab sheik, born in Bosra. He rose to be an influential officer of the Roman army. In 243 the Emperor Gordianus III was at war with Persia; the administration of the army and the empire were directed with great success by his father-in-law … Continue reading “Philip the Arabian”
Philip the Apostle, Saint
Philip the Apostle, Saint (Greek: lover of horses ) Apostle. Native of Bethsaida on Lake Genesareth, like Peter and Andrew. He occupies fifth place in the list of the twelve Apostles. The legends concerning him are uncertain, confusing him with Philip the Deacon; however the general opinion is that he, with his two daughters, died … Continue reading “Philip the Apostle, Saint”
Philip the Apostle
Philip The Apostle ( ), one of the twelve originally appointed by Jesus. SEE APOSTLE 1. Authentic History. The Gospels contain comparatively scanty notices of this disciple. A.D. 25-28. He is mentioned as being of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter (Joh 1:44), and apparently was among the Galilaean peasants of that district who … Continue reading “Philip the Apostle”
Philip, Rooert, D.D
Philip, Rooert, D.D an English dissenting divine, was born in 1791, and was educated at Owen College, Manchester, and after ordination preached to several Independent congregations, until at last he was called to the pastorate of Maberley Chapel, London, where he died in 1858. He wrote, Christian Experience, Gu’cide to the Perplexed: Communion. with God, … Continue reading “Philip, Rooert, D.D”
Philip Romolo Neri, Saint
Philip Romolo Neri, Saint THE APOSTLE OF ROME. Born at Florence, Italy, 22 July, 1515; died 27 May, 1595. Philip’s family originally came from Castelfranco but had lived for many generations in Florence, where not a few of its members had practised the learned professions, and therefore took rank with the Tuscan nobility. Among these … Continue reading “Philip Romolo Neri, Saint”
Philip of the Blessed Trinity
Philip of the Blessed Trinity (ESPRIT JULIEN). Discalced Carmelite, theologian, born at Malaucene, near Avignon, 1603; died at Naples, 28 February, 1671. He took the habit at Lyons where he made his profession, 8 September, 1621. Choosing the missionary life, he studied two years at the seminary in Rome and proceeded in February, 1629, to … Continue reading “Philip of the Blessed Trinity”