The name Philip has long been forgotten, modern parents call their children catchy and bright. Phil is not included in this list, because this is the first association with the hero of the children's program "Good night, kids." It is unfortunate that the name causes such an interpretation. It was worn by the Apostle Philip and not only.
About name days
When is Philip's name day? On November 14, men named in honor of the apostle celebrate their name day. Those who were named after Philip of Irape celebrate their name day on May 7th. Readers can get acquainted with the name days of numerous Philips, who received the name in honor of this or that saint:
January 9 is a holiday for those named after St. Philip of Moscow.
- February 7 is the day of memory of the martyr Philip.
- March 7th is celebrated by those who were named after the martyr Philip of Apamea, who died around 305.
- April 11 - Rev. Philip.
- On August 30, the martyr Philip of Nicodemus reposed in the Lord.
After we found out when Philip's name day is according to the church calendar, we will learn more about the saints listed above. Let's start with the Apostle Philip, whose feast day falls on November 27.
About the Apostle Philip
The future apostle was born in Galilee, before the first meeting with the Savior, he managed to fully study the Holy Scriptures. When Jesus Christ went out to preach at the age of 30, he called Philip, who followed the Savior.
The apostle is mentioned several times in the Gospel, in particular, the Savior asked him how much money is needed to buy bread to feed 5,000 people. The second time Philip is mentioned is in the episode about the Last Supper, when he asks Christ about God the Father. And the third mention of him is when Philip brings the Greeks who want to see Jesus.
After the death and ascension of the Savior, the apostle preached his teaching far beyond Jerusalem. He traveled to Greece and Syria, reached Phrygia. In the city of Hierapolis, the apostle found his death. By the way, when is Philip's name day, named after him, everyone remembers? For those who managed to forget while reading the life of the apostle, we remind you of the date - November 27.
The Apostle, like the Lord, was crucified on the cross. When they removed him from the instrument of execution, Philip was still alive, he managed to baptize those who believed in God, and then gave up the ghost.
About Philip of Irape and his charitable deeds
When Philip's name day is according to the church charter, pious readers now know. It all depends on the saint, in whose honor the little one got his namePhil. There are quite a lot of Saint Philips, the most famous among them is the apostle, about whom it is written above, and the disciple of the Monk Cornelius of Komel, the founder of the Philippo-Irap Krasnoborsk hermitage.
The future saint was born into a family of poor peasants, orphaned early. He wandered around the world, eating alms, until he nailed to a pious man named Vasily. He lived near the Korniliev Monastery, and young Philip began to attend services.
The reverend was distinguished by an adult outlook, he avoided children's games and entertainment, but willingly fasted and prayed. St. Cornelius heard rumors about the deeds of the youth, he wanted to see Philip. After a conversation with him, Cornelius decided to accept the young ascetic into his monastery, Philip was 12 years old at that time.
Three years later, Cornelius tonsured his pupil as a monk. His upbringing was entrusted to the monk Flavian, with his help Philip comprehended the letter and studied the Holy Scriptures. Some time later, at the request of the monks of the monastery, the young ascetic was appointed a priest.
A man named Philip has a name day several times a year, as described above. So, the Monk Philip of Irape dreamed of solitude, but is it possible to achieve it, being a priest? And then he asks the blessing of the Monk Cornelius to leave the monastery, striving for a solitary life.
Personal feat
Philip goes north, on the way he stops for the night at the Spassky Monastery, where he meets monk Herman. After many years of their journey againintersect, but more on that later. After spending the night in a monastery, the future saint sets off again. He finds a place for solitary prayer in the Belozersk region, on the banks of the Andoga River. The ascetic asks Prince Andrey Sheleshpansky to allow him to settle in these places. He gives permission by allocating land to the future saint next to the Irap stream, which flows into the river.
Here, the future saint builds a chapel in honor of the Life-Giving Trinity, having heard about him, people go to Philip in droves. With their help, a church is being built, consecrated in honor of the Life-Giving Trinity, as well as a chapel.
15 years pass when Herman, the same monk whom he met in the Spassky Monastery, comes to St. Philip. The monk describes the life of St. Philip after his introduction to the Lord.
The Saint passed away at the age of 45. The name day of Philip, baptized in honor of this glorious reverend, is celebrated on May 7.
Conclusion
Are there men in your environment who are named Philip? Now you know when to congratulate them: Philip's name days are listed in the first subsection of the article.
