Apostle Philologos
The holy Apostle Hermes is numbered among the Seventy Apostles. He is commemorated by the Church on January 4.
The Apostle Andrew consecrated St Philologus (Romans 16:15) as bishop of the city of Sinope (in the Black Sea region). He is also commemorated on November 5 together with Sts Patrobas, Hermes, Linus, and Gaius.
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."
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