Traditionally today is the feast of St Philip and St James, although since the 1950s they have moved around the calendar in early May.
The Crucifixion of St Philip
Filippino Lippi from 1487-1502
Cappella Strozzi, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence
Cappella Strozzi, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence
Image: scuolaecclesiamater.org
Many more images of St Philip and St James can be found, with an Italian post at the same website, here
Here, from New Advent, are the texts of The Acts of Philip recording his missionary work as an Apostle and his eventual martyrdom- which includes acautionary story about the need to forgive and not curse our enemies.
Here, from New Advent, are the texts of The Acts of Philip recording his missionary work as an Apostle and his eventual martyrdom- which includes acautionary story about the need to forgive and not curse our enemies.
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