Saint Philip

Apostle Philip

Apostle Philip

According to legend, disciple Saint Philip preached in Phrygia and died as a martyr at Hierapolis. Philip came from Bethsaida, the same town as Peter and Andrew (John 1:44). Saint Philip was most likely a pescador as well. Although his name appears in the first three Gospels (Matthew 10:3, Marcos 3:18, Luke 6:14, and Hechos 1:13), it is in the Evangelio de Juan that Philip becomes a living personality. Scholars disagree with Philip.

Philip is mentioned as uno de los siete diáconos ordenados in Acts 6:5. Some claim that this is a different Philip. Some consider this to be the Apostle. If this is the same Philip, his personality has come to life as a result of his successful campaign in Samaria. He led the Ethiopian eunuch to faith in Christ (Acts 8:26). He also stayed with Paul in Caesarea (Acts 21:8) and was a key figure in the early church’s missionary enterprise.

Saint Philip

Según el Evangelio de Juan, Felipe fue una de las primeras personas a quienes Jesús dijo:

"Sígueme."
Jesús

When Philip met Christ, he immediately sought out Nathanael and told him,

“We have found him, of whom Moses… and the prophets did write.”
Felipe

Nathanael was skeptical.

Pero Felipe no discutió con él; en cambio, simplemente respondió,

"Ven y mira".
Felipe

This story of Saint Philip reveals two important aspects, first, it demonstrates his correct approach to the skeptic as well as his simple faith in Christ. Second, it demonstrates his missionary instinct.

Filippino St Philip Driving the Dragon from the Temple of Hieropolis

Nacimiento de San Felipe

Saint Philip the Apostle, (born, Bethsaida of Galilee—died the 1st century; Western feast day May 3, Eastern feast day November 14), one of los doce apóstoles.

San Felipe con Cristo

He was called by Jesus Himself and brought Nathanael to Christ. Philip was present at the miracle of the loaves and fishes, during which he had a brief conversation with the Lord, and he was the Apostle approached by Hellenistic Jews from Bethsaida to introduce them to Jesus.

Justo antes de la Pasión, Jesús respondió a la solicitud de Felipe de mostrarles al Padre, pero el Nuevo Testamento no menciona más a Felipe más que su inclusión entre los Apóstoles que esperaban el Espíritu Santo en el Cenáculo.

Chapel of Mary Magdalene - Altarpiece St. Philip

San Felipe Vida

"Señor, muéstranos al Padre y estaremos satisfechos".
Felipe

Dijo Philip. Jesús dijo:

¿He estado contigo todo este tiempo y todavía no me reconoces, Philip?
Jesús

Everyone who has seen me has seen the Father.

‘Show us the Father,’ how can you say?”
(Matthew 14.8; Matthew 14:9)

The ancient traditions about Philip are mixed up with those about Philip the deacon and evangelist.

One of the two Philips was laid to rest in Hieropolis, Phrygia, Asia Minor. Some ancient writers claim that Philip the Apostle had three daughters, but Acts 21:8;Acts 21:9 mentions four daughters of Philip the deacon and evangelist, who are also said to be buried in Hieropolis, according to one tradition.

Según la leyenda, mientras predicaba en Hierópolis conSaint Bartholomew, Felipe mató a una serpiente grande en un templo dedicado a la adoración de serpientes a través de la oración. Felipe también trató una gran cantidad de mordeduras de serpientes. Enojado, el gobernador de la ciudad y su sacerdote pagano crucificaron a Felipe y Bartolomé.

Saint Philip

Un terremoto tiró a todos al suelo mientras los dos discípulos estaban en la cruz, y Felipe oró por su seguridad. Cuando amainó el terremoto, la gente exigió la liberación de Felipe y Bartolomé. Felipe murió, pero Bartolomé sobrevivió.

The alleged remains of Philip were later moved to Rome’s Basilica of the Twelve Apostles, which was originally dedicated to Saints Philip and Saint James the Less. As a result, the two saints are now celebrated on the same day. Philip is the patron saint of hatters, pastry chefs, the countries of Luxembourg and Uruguay, as well as numerous churches, schools, and hospitals around the world.

As May Day was dedicated to St. Joseph the Worker in 1955, the Roman Catholic church moved the traditional date away from 1 May. St. Philip Feast Day is now celebrated on 3 May by Roman Catholics, 14 November by Eastern churches, and 1 May or 3 May by Anglicans.

St Philip

Accomplishments

Felipe aprendió la verdad sobre el reino de Dios a los pies de Jesús, luego predicó el evangelio después de la resurrección y ascensión de Jesús.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Felipe buscó fervientemente al Mesías y reconoció que Jesús era el Salvador prometido, aunque no lo entendió completamente hasta después de la resurrección de Jesús. Como los otros apóstoles,Felipe abandonó a Jesúsdurante su juicio y crucifixión.

Travels/Missionary

Felipe se deriva del nombre griego Philippos, que significa "amigo de los caballos". Luego se convirtió en misionero en Grecia, Siria y Frigia. Finalmente se dirigió a la ciudad egipcia de Heliópolis, donde fue azotado, encarcelado y crucificado alrededor del año 54 d.C. Sus cenizas se pueden encontrar en la Basílica de los Santos Apóstoles de Roma.

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Reflexión

Al igual que con los otros apóstoles, vemos en Santiago y Felipe hombres humanos que se convirtieron enpiedras fundamentales de la iglesia, y se nos recuerda una vez más que la santidad y el apostolado que la acompaña son enteramente un don de Dios, no algo que pueda ganarse. Todo poder es el poder de Dios, incluida la libertad humana para aceptar sus dones.

“Serás revestido del poder de lo alto”, prometió Jesús a Felipe ya los otros discípulos. Su primera tarea había sido expulsar a los espíritus inmundos, curar enfermedades y proclamar el reino. Gradualmente se dieron cuenta de que estas cosas externas eran sacramentos de un milagro aún mayor dentro de ellos: el poder divino de amar como Dios.

Martyrdom of Saint Philip, from the series 'The little apostles'
(Les petits apôtres)

Muerte de San Felipe

Es difícil de decircomo murió San Felipe, especially because he was initially confused with Philip the Evangelist, and there are conflicting accounts. According to one source, he died of natural causes. According to another, he was beheaded. Alternatively, he could be stoned to death.

O crucificado en el lado equivocado de la cruz. La mayoría de las tradiciones más antiguas apuntan a que fue martirizado en Hierápolis. Polícrates de Éfeso le escribió al Papa Víctor:

"Me refiero a Felipe, uno de los doce apóstoles, que es sepultado en Hierápolis ..."

Cayo el Presbítero (un escritor cristiano del siglo III) declaró:

"Y después de esto, hubo cuatro profetisas, hijas de Felipe, en Hierápolis en Asia".

Allí está su tumba, como la de su padre.

Los Hechos de Felipe contienen el relato más antiguo y detallado de su martirio, pero es difícil saber cuánto podemos confiar en él. Supuestamente convirtió a la esposa de un procónsul, lo que enfureció al procónsul lo suficiente como para que él y Bartolomé los crucificaran boca abajo. Mientras todavía estaban colgados, Felipe predicó y la multitud se sintió conmovida para soltarlos. Les ordenó que liberaran a Bartholomew pero que no lo mataran.

Philip died in the first century, possibly around the year 80 AD.

Rubens Apostel Philippus

Punto clave

Tanto Felipe como Santiago eran apóstoles, elegidos por Jesús para seguirlo y continuar su obra de edificar el Reino de Dios. Los católicos celebran su fiesta el mismo día porque, a pesar de morir en diferentes momentos y lugares, sus cuerpos fueron trasladados y enterrados juntos en la Iglesia de los Doce Apóstoles de Roma.

San Felipe, el tercer hombre al que Jesús llamó

"Sígueme,"
Jesús

is also a fisherman (John 1:43). We know that Philip recognized Jesus as God’s messenger right away. As Jesus’ newest disciple, the first thing he did was invite his friend Nathanael to come and see the Lord. From the beginning, he desired to spread the Good News of Jesus to others!

San Felipe también era un hombre curioso que quería saber todo lo que pudiera sobre Jesús y sus enseñanzas.

"Maestro, muéstranos al Padre, y eso nos bastará".
Felipe

Felipe le dijo a Jesús en la Última Cena (Juan 14:8).

Jesús quedó desconcertado por la petición de Felipe. El respondió,

"¿He estado contigo durante tanto tiempo y todavía no sabes quién soy, Philip?"
Jesús

Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (Juan 14:9). Philip’s question and Jesus’ response help us understand that we are called to grow in our faith daily.

Saint Philip is said to have traveled to Asia Minor, now known as Turkey, after receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to tell others about Jesus’ life and teachings. He died as a martyr for our (catholic) faith.

Oración a San Felipe

O Glorious St. Philip, at the Last Supper you said to Jesus: “Lord, show us the Father and it will be enough for us.” Help us to make this our prayer also and to seek God in all things. Obtain for us the grace to know the Father and Jesus Christ whom he has sent, for in this does eternal life consist. Amen

Characteristics of Apostle Philip

Characteristics of Saint Philip who was born in Bethsaida like St. Peter and St. Andrew and is often referred to as Phillip the Apostle to distinguish him from the Phillip that occurs in Acts. Phillip was slow to recognize Jesus; however, once he found Jesus, he quickly shared His greatness with his friend Nathanael Bartholomew.

Characteristics of the 12 apostles prove while Andrew was practical, strong-minded, and naturally, the type of man to win over the impulsive, head-strong Peter; the slower Philip, versed in the Scriptures, appealed more to the critical Nathanael and the cultured Greeks. Philip was very cautious, deliberate, and desirous of submitting all truth to the test of sensual experience.

Both Phillip and Bartholomew are frequently named together as they frequently appear together and speak together in the bible. Phillip is not mentioned a great deal throughout the bible, and not too much is known about him in-depth.

saint philip

A deacon

The twelve apostles, as we saw, were all men who had known Jesus during the time of His public ministry and were witnesses to His resurrection. Because of this, they had a special place and ministry in the early Church, teaching and sharing with others the things that Jesus had shared with them.

As the Church grew, however, the administrative tasks became such great management of the offerings, food distribution to widows, etc. They decided to appoint seven men (deacons) to take over this work and thus enable them to concentrate on ministry work. Philip, who was also an evangelist, was one of those appointed.

Anointed by God

The basic qualification for being a deacon in the early Church was that he should be a man who was full of wisdom and the Holy Spirit. We do not know when Philip received his own experience of the infilling of the Spirit, but the evidence of that infilling is recorded for us in detail.

When persecution breaks out against the Christians in Jerusalem, they are scattered into different regions roundabout (see map below), and the effect of this is more widespread evangelism.

When Philip visits Samaria and preaches Christ, many are converted, and healed and such is the effect of his anointed ministry that the city is filled with overflowing joy.

Met a Magician

In Samaria, where Philip was preaching, a magician called Simon built up a great reputation among the people through his practice of magical arts. Philips anointed message, together with the supernatural evidence that accompanies it, convinces Simon of the truth of the Gospel; after that, he professes conversion and is baptized.

When the Apostles Peter and John arrive and lay hands on the converts to receive the Holy Spirit, Simon offers them money to be given the same power. Simon is sternly rebuked and told to repent of his wickedness which arises from a heart that is not right before God.

Led by the Holy Spirit

As Philip continues his evangelistic mission in Samaria, where he is ministering to thousands, he is bidden by an angel to leave the area and travel south to meet one man, an Ethiopian eunuch. The eunuch had been to Jerusalem to worship and, while there, had purchased a scroll of the prophecy of Isaiah, which he was reading as he returned home along the Gaza road in his chariot. The Spirit instructs Philip to run to the chariot and ask the man if he understands what he is reading.

Spreads the Gospel

His special assignment was successfully completed, and Philip is caught up by the Spirit and returns to his wider evangelistic work. Starting at Azotus (Ashdod), he travels northwards up the coast, preaching in every town until he reaches Caesarea, where he seems to have made his home. Philips evangelism embraced both Jews and the half-Jewish Samaritans.

This was a major step because Jews have no dealings with Samaritans (John 4:9). It marked a turning point in carrying out Jesus’ command to the disciples to witness in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8)

A Godly Household

Philip, we are told, had four unmarried daughters who lived with him in his home in Caesarea.

His wife is not mentioned in Lukes’s account and may have been dead by the time Paul and his party, which included Luke, stayed in their godly and hospitable household.

Many years before the great outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost, the prophet Joel had predicted that when the Holy Spirit fell, one of the results would be that your sons and daughters will prophesy (Joel 2:28).

All four of Philips’s daughters had received this supernatural ability, and doubtless, many in the early Church had cause to thank God for the influence of the home and family of Philip.

Philip was Practical

It also would appear from Johns’s account of the Feeding of the Five Thousand that Philip may have been in charge of the supplies and food, the road manager of sorts. He was the kind of guy who was practical, always thinking about the bottom line.

And on this occasion, Jesus, trying to stretch Philip’s faith, posed a question to him as the crowd gathered: Where shall we buy bread that these may eat? (Juan 6:5). Philip responded, Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may have a little.

Philip didn’t do so well on that test. He wasn’t the first to have the most faith, but he was a follower of Jesus, who God used.

Summary Characteristics of Saint Philip

Philip is mentioned in all three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) as the man from Bethsaida, a disciple of John the Baptist. Both Philip and Andrew appear together in the listings of the apostles found in the gospels and the Book of Acts. In the Book of John, he is portrayed as one who had a deep understanding of the Old Testament prophecy and the coming Messiah; also, he demonstrated a heart for missions (John 1:43;John 1:44;Juan 1:45;John 1:46).

However, he struggled with spiritual insight evidenced in his converse with Christ at the feeding of the five thousand.

Resources Characteristics of Saint Philip

https://gbible.org/doctrines-post/the-12-apostles/
https://www.exploringlifesmysteries.com/twelve-disciples/#thaddeus
https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/misc/apostles.cfm
https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/disciples/what-do-we-know-about-the-apostle-philip.html

Hechos del Apóstol Felipe

What do we know about Philip’s facts? Almost nothing. Although a Jew, we only know him by his Greek name, Philip. With a heart for evangelism, he was anxious to tell Nathanael the One foretold by Moses and the prophets had been found. The Acts of Philip is a traditional source for his life after the gospels and Acts. It describes missionary journeys to Greece, Phrygia, and Syria.

Saint Philip was martirizado en la ciudad de Hierápolis after he converted the wife of a proconsul. The enraged proconsul crucified both Philip and the apóstol bartolomé. (Juan 1:45) They were close companions and possibly studied the Old Testament together. Philip was stoned and crucified in Hierapolis, Phrygia.

Apostle Philip logo

Hechos y Símbolos del Apóstol Felipe

Philip is an important figure throughout the gospels. He may be most famous for his conversation with Nathaniel in the Gospel of John and when he spoke up during the feeding of the 5,000. When Jesus was teaching people by the sea of Galilee, he saw that they were hungry.

He turned to Philip and said,

“Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?”

Philip responded incredulously,

“Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.”

When the apostles bring Jesus five barley loaves and two fish, Jesus feeds 5,000 people with them. Bread baskets figure prominently in Philip’s symbol, pointing us to this story.

While hanging from the cross, Philip continued to preach, and he so moved the crowd that they took Bartholomew down. When they came to remove Philip from the cross, he insisted that he stay. For this reason, the cross frequently accompanies Philip’s breadbaskets as his symbol.

Datos breves sobre el apóstol Felipe

Philip knows the Old Testament. When Jesus calls Philip, he tells his friend Nathaniel that he has found

“Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote”.

When Philip mentions “the Law,” he refers to the first five books of your Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

The “prophets” refers to a good chunk of the rest of the Old Testament. Philip brings others to Jesus. Like the apóstol Andrés, cuando Felipe se encuentra con Jesús, inmediatamente le cuenta a alguien más acerca del Señor. Vemos a Felipe trayendo a su amigo Natanael (que puede ser otro nombre para el apóstol Bartolomé) a Jesús en el primer capítulo del Evangelio de Juan, y más tarde, él y Andrés también traen a algunos griegos temerosos de Dios a Jesús.

Philip parece ser un pragmático. ¿Recuerda esa vez que Jesús alimentó a 5000 hombres (y muchas más mujeres y niños) con solo cinco panes y dos peces? Antes de hacer eso, probó la fe de Felipe y le preguntó cómo podrían alimentar a la multitud.

Apostle Philip

Respuesta de Felipe:

“¡El salario de 200 días no podría comprar a estas personas ni siquiera un refrigerio!”

Philip must be an approachable guy. Some non-Jews were celebrating Passover and wanted to meet Jesus. Of all the disciples, they approach Philip first. It could be because Philip is a Greek name (it means “lover of horses”). It could be because Philip’s hometown had a lot of Greek residents. Whatever the reason, they felt comfortable approaching Philip.

Felipe le pide a Jesús que les muestre al Padre, lo que no lo hace quedar muy bien. Jesús le pregunta,

“¿Tanto tiempo hace que estoy contigo, y aún no me conoces, Felipe?
Jesús

El que me ha visto a mí, ha visto al Padre” (Juan 14:8;Juan 14:9). Pero tienes que agradecerle a Philip. Él preguntó, y nos hemos beneficiado de la respuesta durante unos 2000 años.

Philip only speaks in the Gospel of John. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all list him as uno de los doce, but like Thomas and Judas/Tadeo, sus únicos papeles de habla están en el último evangelio.

El nombre de Philip está emparejado con Bartholomew y Thomas en algunas de las listas de los doce: es posible que haya trabajado en estrecha colaboración con estos dos.

Saint Philip stained glass

La disposición de Felipe para servir en la viña del Señor

Philip was willing to be ready to serve the Lord was later demonstrated in Juan 6:1;Juan 6:2;Juan 6:3;Juan 6:4;Juan 6:5;Juan 6:6;Juan 6:7;Juan 6:8;Juan 6:9;Juan 6:10;Juan 6:11;Juan 6:12;Juan 6:13;Juan 6:14 when Jesus found Himself being followed by about 5,000 people.

Jesús le preguntó a Felipe dónde podían comprar pan para alimentar a toda la gente. Felipe respondió rápidamente y dijo que doscientos centavos de pan no bastarían para que todos comieran, refiriéndose al hecho de que no había suficiente pan disponible para todos.

Jesús respondió diciéndoles a los discípulos que hicieran que la gente se sentara mientras Él tomaba cinco panes y dos pescados y bendecía la comida, que milagrosamente se multiplicó en tanta comida que se necesitaron 12 canastas solo para juntar las sobras del pan.

Philip’s willingness to be part of el ministerio de jesus would play itself out many times afterward in the years to follow while Jesus was on the earth and after His ascension.

In the Roman Rite, the feast day of Philip, along with that of James el menor, se observaba tradicionalmente el 1 de mayo, el aniversario de la dedicación de la iglesia dedicada a ellos en Roma (ahora llamada Iglesia de los Doce Apóstoles), pero esta celebración del 1 de mayo se ha trasladado al 3 de mayo.

La Iglesia Ortodoxa Oriental celebra la fiesta de Felipe el 14 de noviembre. Uno de los códices gnósticos descubiertos en la biblioteca de Nag Hammadi en 1945 lleva el nombre de Philip en su título, en la línea inferior.

Los milagros del apóstol Felipe

El apóstol Felipe participó en el milagro de los panes y los peces (Juan 6:5;Juan 6:6;Juan 6:7;Juan 6:8;Juan 6:9), accounting for his symbol in the medieval art of loaves. With San Andrés Apóstol, trajo la noticia a Jesús de que ciertos griegos habían pedido verlo (Juan 12:21;Juan 12:22).

Crucifixion of St Philip

Fiesta del Apóstol Felipe

In the Roman Rite, the fiesta de felipe, junto con la de Santiago el Menor, se observaba tradicionalmente el 1 de mayo, aniversario de la dedicación de la iglesia dedicada a ellos en Roma (ahora llamada Iglesia de los Doce Apóstoles). La Iglesia Ortodoxa Oriental celebra la fiesta de Felipe el 14 de noviembre. Uno de los códices gnósticos descubiertos en la biblioteca de Nag Hammadi en 1945 lleva el nombre de Philip en su título, en la línea inferior.

Felipe un Apóstol menos conocido

Realmente no hay mucho que podamos decir sobre Philip sin especular. La Biblia no nos dice mucho, e incluso algunos de los escritores más confiables de la iglesia primitiva estaban confundidos acerca de quién era él.

Lo que sí sabemos es esto: como uno de los Doce, Felipe ciertamente desempeñó un papel importante en la iglesia primitiva, y probablemente desempeñó un papel clave en la difusión del evangelio en algún lugar de la antigua Eurasia.

Conclusion Philip The Apostle Facts

Estudiar los hechos acerca de Felipe nos hizo darnos cuenta de que tuvo un papel importante en el ministerio de Jesús y en los días posteriores a la ascensión de Jesús al cielo. Felipe fue llamado por Jesús para que lo siguiera y no dudó en ir porque había estado buscando al Mesías y creyó de inmediato que Jesús era Él.

Felipe no solo lo siguió de inmediato, sino que tampoco dudó en contarles a otros acerca de Jesús para que podamos decir que él era el responsable de guiar al hombre (Nataniel) al Señor al compartir la verdad del evangelio.

La conversión del eunuco etíope es vista como modelo de evangelismo, enseñando la gracia por medio de la fe en Cristo. Su muerte no es algo que haya sido documentado y ¿no es eso algo bueno? Después de todo, fue su vida como evangelista la más memorable y extraordinaria.

Datos de recursos

https://study.com/academy/lesson/philip-the-apostle-biography-facts-death.html
https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/the-apostle-philip-biography-life-and-death/
https://overviewbible.com/apostle-philip-infographic/

San Felipe Resumen

Philip, like Peter and Andrew, was from Bethesda. In the Gospel of John, he takes on the form of a living person. He was the first man Jesus told to follow him, and he believed He was the prophet Moses described. He had a warm heart and a pessimistic mind, and he desperately wanted to help others but couldn’t see how. He was hanged, and as he died, he requested that his body be wrapped in papyrus rather than linen, as Jesus was.

Saint Philip - Basilica of St. John Lateran - Rome

Philip era un hombre de buen corazón pero de perspectiva pesimista. Era el tipo de persona que quería ayudar a los demás pero no veía cómo se podía hacer. Sin embargo, este sencillo galileo dio todo lo que tenía. A cambio, Dios se sirvió de él. Se dice que murió en la horca.

Mientras agonizaba, pidió que su cuerpo fuera envuelto en papiro en lugar de lino porque no era digno de que ni siquiera su cadáver fuera tratado como se había tratado el cuerpo de Jesús. Debido a su papel en la alimentación de los cinco mil,El símbolo de Felipe es una canasta. Él fue quien enfatizó la cruz como símbolo del cristianismo y la victoria.

Resources

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=312
https://stphilipsoconnor.org.au/story/saint_philip/
https://overviewbible.com/philip-the-apostle/
https://jesus.net/12-disciples-of-jesus/
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/who-were-the-twelve-disciples-apostles-of-jesus.html
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Philip-the-Apostle#ref36362