Philologus of Sinope (Greek: Φιλόλογος ό Σινώπιος) 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.
The Apostle Andrew consecrated St. Philologos (Romans 16:15) as bishop of Sinope, a city in the region of the Black Sea.
He was the father of Marcion of Sinope, heretic and founder of Marcionism.[1]
Hymns
- Holy apostle Philologus of the Seventy;
- Entreat the merciful;
- To grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.
- 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."
References
- ^ "The Gospel of Marcion". gnosis.org. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
- ^ a b troparia, All; saints, kontakia · All lives of. "Lives of the Saints". www.oca.org.
- This article is derived in whole or in part from Philologus of Sinope at OrthodoxWiki, which is dually licensed under CC-By-SA and GFDL. All relevant terms must be followed.
Sources
- Apostle Philologus of the Seventy, January 4 (OCA)
External links
- Apostle Philologus of the Seventy, November 5 (OCA)
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