Philologus of Sinope

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

Troparion (Tone 3)^[2]

Holy apostle Philologus of the Seventy;

Entreat the merciful;

To grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Kontakion (Tone 4)^[2]

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.

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Sources

Apostle Philologus of the Seventy, January 4 (OCA)

External links

Apostle Philologus of the Seventy, November 5 (OCA)

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[1] "The Gospel of Marcion". gnosis.org. Retrieved 2021-08-15.

[auto-2] troparia, All; saints, kontakia · All lives of. "Lives of the Saints". www.oca.org.

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