A native of Caesarea Palestine. He was married and had 4 daughters, all vowed virgins for the sake of Christ and endowed by God with the gift of divination. When the apostles chose deacons, they also chose Philip, who served the poor and widows with great zeal. During the persecution of Christians in Jerusalem, he took refuge in Samaria, where he preached the Gospel and performed many miracles: he cast out demons, healed the sick... Seeing the miracles of the Holy Apostle Philip, the famous Simon Volch was also baptized. Saint Philip also baptized the eunuch of the empress Kandakia. Then the angel of God instantly transported him to Azotus, where he also preached the Gospel and baptized many. Then he was appointed bishop in Tralia. He surrendered his soul to the Lord peacefully, at a very old age.

Venerable Theophan Nachertani. Saint Nektarios, Patriarch of Constantinople. Holy Martyrs Zinaida and Filonida.