Philologus of Sinope

Philologus of Sinope (also Philologos) is numbered among the Seventy Disciples, and is commemorated with them on January 4. He is also commemorated on November 5 together with Ss. Patrobas, Hermas, Linus, and Gaius.

Patrobulus, Hermas, Linus, Caius, Philologus of 70 disciples (Menologion of Basil II)

The Apostle Andrew consecrated St. Philologos (Romans 16:15) as bishop of Sinope, a city in the region of the Black Sea.

Hymns

Troparion (Tone 3)

Holy apostle Philologus of the Seventy;

Entreat the merciful;

To grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Kontakion (Tone 4)

The Church ever sees you as a shining star, O apostle Philologus,

Your miracles have manifested great enlightenment.

Therefore we cry out to Christ:

"Save those who with faith honor Your apostle, O Most Merciful One."

Sources

• Apostle Philologus of the Seventy, January 4 (OCA)

External links

• Apostle Philologus of the Seventy, November 5 (OCA)

References

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