Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Philip Of The (Most Holy) Trinity a famous missionary to Persia land the Indies, was born at Avignon in 1603, and died in 1671. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Philip Of Side ( or , or ), a Christian writer of the first half of the 5th century, was born probably in the latter part df the 4th century. He was a native of Side, in Pamphylia, and according to his own account in the fragment published by Dodwell (see below), when Rhodon. who … Continue reading “Philip Of Side”

Philip Of Opus Suidas (s.v. ) has this remarkable passage: , a philosopher who divided the Leges (s. De Legibus) of Plato into twelve books (for he is said to have added the thirteenth himself), and was a hearer of Socrates and of Plato himself; devoting himself to the contemplation of the heavens ( ‘). … Continue reading “Philip Of Opus”

Philip Of Moscow a Russian prelate of much distinction, flourished in the second half of the 16th century. Of his early history we know scarcely anything. He held several of the most important ecclesiastical trusts of Russia to the satisfaction of both clergy and government, and was finally. during the reign of Ivan the Terrible, … Continue reading “Philip Of Moscow”

Philip of Jesus, Saint Martyr; born Mexico; died Nagasaki, Japan, 1597. He joined the Discalced Franciscans of the province of Saint Didacus, founded by Saint Peter Baptist, but left the order in 1589 to engage in mercantile affairs which later brought him to the Philippines where he was re-admitted to the order, 1590. He was … Continue reading “Philip of Jesus, Saint”

Philip Of Gortyna a Christian writer of the 2d century, flourished as bishop of the Church at Gortyna, in Crete, and was spoken of in the highest terms by Dionysius of Corinth in a letter to the Church at Gortyna and the other churches in Crete (apud Euseb. Hist. Eccles. 4:23), as having inspired his … Continue reading “Philip Of Gortyna”

Philip Of Caesarea is a pseudo-name of one Theophilus of Ciesarea, who flourished in the second half of the 2d century, and kept the account of the council held in the city after which he is named in A.D. 196. SEE THEOPHILUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Philip Neri, Saint Confessor; apostle of Rome; founder of the Oratory; born Florence, 1515; died Rome, 1595. He engaged in commercial activity at Monte Cassino, 1534-1551, but abandoned it to go to Rome, where he distinguished himself by his erudition. Foregoing his worldly interests, he devoted himself to the care of the poor and sick. … Continue reading “Philip Neri, Saint”

Philip, John, D.D a missionary to Africa, was born at Kirkcally, Fifeshire, Scotland, April 14, 1775. His father, who was teacher of an English school, gave him his elementary education; and his mother, who is described as “a woman of earnest and devoted piety,” endeavored, with all the powerful insinuating influence of maternal persuasion, to … Continue reading “Philip, John, D.D”

Philip IV 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 for … Continue reading “Philip IV”