Apostle Philip - a disciple of Christ, characterized in education and a good knowledge of the Scriptures.As Peter, a young man living in the city of Bethsaida.Philip engaged in book sciences and from childhood knew the Old Testament, with all my heart wishing the coming of Jesus Christ.Immense love kindled in his heart to the Lord.The Son of God, knowing the spiritual impulses of Philip, to believe in God, found the boy and called for Him.
Lord, I believe!
Philip without a drop of doubt followed Jesus.Apostle believe that He is the true Savior of the sinful world, and so I try to be like Him, gaining divine wisdom.Philip was lucky enough, along with other students receive a great gift - to be elected.But the apostle, lit up on finding the Messiah, wanted to share this happiness with others.
Apostle John the Evangelist describes one story from the life of Philip, who shows such zeal.Somehow, he met his friend Nathanael, a disciple of Christ hastened to announce great news - came one of whom told the Old Testament prophets.Holy Apostle Philip, seeing a shadow of doubt on his face fellow, decided to take him to Christ - the young man was sure that Nathanael recognizes the Messiah.The Lord saw doubt found him honest and a sincere Israeli.Surprised young man asked the Son of God about how you can judge a man, if you never knew it.In response, Jesus said that he saw Nathanael under the fig tree.And then the young man remembered that at that moment he was all alone, thinking about the future appearance of the Messiah.Nathanael prayed to the Lord to send His Son to earth, who finally cleanse the human race from all sins.At that moment, a young man, not holding back tears, prayed unceasingly.And then, being in the face of Jesus, Nathanael knew that the Lord heard his prayer, he is now on the ground.Fell at the feet of the Messiah, the young man found Christ the Son of God.
Nathaniel was very grateful disciple of Jesus for what he said about the Great Advent, and brought him to the One whom he, the servant of God, do not even dreamed of seeing, much less to stand side by side, face to face.Apostle Philip was happy with his friend.
wonderful feast
disciple of Christ, Philip gave thanks before his teacher and valued, but saw him only as the highest human manifestation.He was difficult to know the almighty God in him because of his sinful nature, which is inherent in all people.Lord, seeing of faith in his pupil, wanted to fix it.According to the apostle John, Christ, going to five thousand people along the coast, I wanted to feed people.Testing of Philip, Jesus asked the boy where to get bread for the people.The Apostle, who had forgotten the divine majesty of the Messiah, had asked him to let the people go to look for food in the surrounding area, as the existing coins will still not be enough to buy as much bread.The Savior knew that's how it will respond Apostle Philip.After the words of his disciple Jesus according to the Bible, it took 5 loaves and 2 fish and broke them and began handing out to people.Everyone who came to the Son of God, received food. apostle Philip, seeing this miracle, ashamed of their lack of faith.And together with the people he glorified God and Jesus Christ, born of Him.
unity of the Father and of the Son
Orthodox Christianity particularly honors Philip, because he always had the confidence to ask the Lord their questions and receive answers that are embodied in the gospel.For example, after the Last Supper Apostle asked Jesus to show all students the Heavenly Father.Jesus heard this, rebuked Philip, saying that anyone who had seen the Son of the Most High, and saw.Jesus said that the Father who dwells in Him, and do good deeds.Thus, the answer to the Son of God once again proves that he is not a creature and the Creator, being on a par with his Father.4 centuries after the resurrection of Jesus Christ heretics led by Arieh attempt to distort the essence of the Holy Trinity, speaking about the human nature of the Son of God.But Ecumenical Council was able to refute this fact with words from the Bible and the miracle that took place at one of its meetings.Saint Saint Spyridon, got into an argument with one of the Aryan philosophers, clearly proved the existence of the Holy Trinity.Picking up a stone, he squeezed it, resulting in a brick came forth fire and water flowed, and in the palm of the elder remained clay.
Way of St.
Like the rest of the disciples, Philip received a blessing from the Lord out to practice their faith.On the day of Pentecost, after Pentecost, the apostle went into Galilee.One day, wandering through its streets, Phillip met a woman with a dead child in her arms.Inconsolable crying for a long lost son.Apostle, taking pity on the woman approached her and, raising a hand to a child, raised him the name of Jesus Christ.Seeing revived the child, the mother threw herself at the feet of a disciple of God, and asked her to baptize in the name of the Lord.So, I refer to the faith the woman and baby Apostle Philip.Life it also tells about other miracles, because of which some, mostly ordinary people were baptized, and spiteful scribes and Pharisees denounced any innocent student.
Greece
Holy Apostle Philip continued his journey in the Hellenic world.There disciple of Christ preached, healed, and once even raised the dead.The news of this spread throughout Greece and came to the priests of Jerusalem, after which the bishop together with the Pharisees came to earth Greeks.
Then, dressed in priestly vestments, he decided to try the Apostle Philip, accusing him of seduction of the common people with his miracles.The priest, beside himself with rage, rebuked the disciple that he spread false faith.The bishop has accused Philip and all the apostles that they took the body of the Lord out of the tomb after his crucifixion.The people, hearing these words, cried out, demanding an answer from the apostle.At this point, the Holy Spirit read the name of Philip, telling people the whole truth - as the tomb was closed and placed a very heavy stone guard, hoping to expose the lie of the Wanderer.But Christ is risen, with the power of God.And even print coffin were not touched by what the apostle and told the Greeks.The bishop, to hear the truth, became furious and attacked Philip with an irresistible urge to strangle him.At the same time the priest lost his sight and turned black like charcoal.
People who saw the helpless blinded bishop, Philip accused of witchcraft and also wanted to destroy him.But all those who tried to do it, lost sight and turned black, like a priest.At the same time the people of the earth under the feet start to run amok, causing them to tremble in fear.
appeal to the Lord
Apostle Philip, unable to see the spiritual blindness of the enraged people, tears began to pray to the Lord.Almighty enlightened many people in the crowd, and they believed in Christ.And only the evil priest continued to stand on his own, sending the blasphemy against the Lord.Unable to stand it, Almighty made so that the earth opened up and swallowed the bishop.People who know that there is the fear of God, continued to be baptized and take their souls to Christ.In place of the deceased priest Philip the Apostle identified another bishop, with all my soul to believe in Jesus.
Travel Ashdod
After the conversion to Christianity of the Greeks, the apostle Philip decided to go to Syria.Before that, he prayed to the sky and saw the image of the golden eagle, which spread its wings as the hands of Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross.Sitting on the side of the ship, Philip together with other travelers headed to the Syrian city of Ashdod.During the trip, the storm began, which introduced many to despair - it looked like it was impossible to escape.But Philip, having a firm faith, praying without ceasing.Suddenly, the sky appeared a cross, lit up the sky and its light waves of the sea, and the storm immediately subsided.Apostle arrived in the city, located in one elder.He had a daughter suffering from eye disease.The whole family is enthusiastically listened to the teachings, especially the girl.Philippe, seeing her sincere delight and wished to heal the sick word of God, which he did.Family elders then baptized.
final resting
After Ashdod Philippe went to another city to Syria - Hierapolis.Its residents have not accepted Christ's disciples, wanting to stone him.In defense of the apostle I got only one person, who later settled Philippe.His name was Il.The man who showed courage and was not afraid of the crowd, was baptized in the name of Christ.The hard-hearted people, was restless, decided to set fire to the houses, where the apostle Il.Philip proznav the People's plan, went into the yard.People rushed to the apostle, like a starving beast on its prey.Philip led to the governor of the city Aristarchus, found out about their edges appeared in the disciples of Christ.The mayor, svirepeya and angry, grabbed the Apostle in her hair, and then his hand withered, and he was blind and deaf.Distraught people being in awe of Philip demanded healing mayor.But the apostle could not do it as long as Aristarchus did not believe in God.But people continue to show Philip his cynicism and disbelief, asked him to heal the dead man, who was about to be buried.In this case, they promised to convert to Christianity.Apostle Philip did what was asked to circuses insatiable people.Died voskresnul and fell at the feet of Christ's disciples, he prayed to baptize him.He thanked Philip for having saved him from the demons, who dragged him to the underworld - the eternal death of the soul.
people unanimously began to glorify the Almighty, also wanting to be baptized.At this time, Philip asked people to calm down, then handed Ira sign of the cross, which he had attached to the withered arm, ears and eyes of Aristarchus.Ruler miraculously healed.Enthusiastic people have decided to destroy their wooden idols, and continue to believe in one Lord.Orthodox Christianity claims that Philip the Apostle founded the temple in those regions and put at the head of his faithful Il.
Together with other students
Continuing the journey around the world, met Philip the Apostle Bartholomew and his sister Mariamne.At the time, they preached on the ground and in the Moesian Lydia, glorifying Christ.They humiliated, insulted and beaten, but they continued to carry on their shoulders the sacred mission.Philip went with them in the Phrygian Hierapolis.In this city, the Apostles were able to heal a blind man, who has not seen for 40 years.
Death disciple of Christ
Once the wife of the ruler of Hierapolis bitten by a snake.The woman heard of the presence in their lands Apostles performed miracles ordered to send them.Philip, Bartholomew, and Mariamne came to her house and heal the sick.A woman without a doubt baptized.
Mayor Nicanor learned that his missus came to believe in Christ, the apostles gave orders to arrest and convict them.The governor gathered all the priests who wanted to revenge the disciples of Jesus.
At trial, the mayor tore the clothes of the apostles, being sure that all of their strength lies in vestments.Approaching Mariamne, the servants would expose young body virgin Mariamne, thereby discredit him.But the Lord did not allow to do so, thus illuminating the girl with a bright flame, they fled in fear.So Mariam remained intact.Apostles also suffered a bitter fate.The governor ordered Philip crucified on the cross upside down in front of a place of worship of vipers.Apostle drilled feet and inserting in them the ropes, hung, thereby executing.The same fate overtook and Bartholomew, who was crucified next to the temple.At this point, it became a terrible earthquake, the subsoil have carried, absorbing the pagan priests and the ruler of the city.Believed in Christ tearfully asked the apostles to pray to God for cessation of these horrors.Bartholomew managed to remove from the cross, and Philip was killed, it was pleasing to the Lord.And so he ended his earthly journey Apostle Philip.Life it truly holy.
intercessor before God
Prayer to St. Philip has a miraculous power.Refer to it may not be the only person who has this name.Philip pray in the struggle with the passions and temptations, in search of truth, godly life and deliverance from the premature death without repentance and the sacrament.
the feast day of Christ's disciples November 27 read Akathist Apostle Philip - a prayer praising the saint and describing his life dregs.All the work is divided into Kondakov, troparia and ICOS (praise).The prayers of the saints are called grape vine Christ, Most Lucent lamp beam and full of glory.Read akathist Apostle Philip, immerse yourself in the content and you will realize how great was his feat.Of course, without God's help disciple of Christ could not have lived on such actions.But his endless faith and warm heart have become a decisive factor in his service to God.
Apostle Philip.Icon
This saint is portrayed differently in the images.On one of the icons presented in a green robe with a red cloak.In one hand he holds a bundle, and the right of all blessing in the name of Christ.
Other icons represent the earthly journey of the apostle.One of the most famous - is a crucifix in front of a place of worship Philip echidnas.In the image you can see that the apostle, bleeding continues to quietly pray.As long look at this icon, it seems like a halo over his head becomes even brighter.
In the name of God and Saints of Christ's disciples
Philip way of life which is truly holy and filled with unwavering faith, deserve to be in his honor established churches.For example, the Church of St. Philip (Veliky Novgorod), dating from 1194 year, has the shape of a ship.This style of building is among the most ancient and marks the salvation of people.As the ship can sail across the seas and oceans, and reach the shore and through the church you can find the kingdom of God.The temple was reconstructed by the end of the twentieth century.
Those who live in Moscow, can visit the Temple of St. Philip on the Arbat.The church was built in the XVII century and works to this day.But not only in Russia, glorify and honor of the apostle Philip.The church in honor of the disciple of Christ is also based in the United Arab Emirates, where the Orthodox flock of few but unwavering in their faith.
Church of St. Philip had once existed on the Kremlin area, but at the moment the church has not survived (there was one altar) and access, of course, there is not.
Faith in Christ and self-sacrifice in the name of the Lord - that is what will help people enter into the kingdom of heaven is like Philip.
