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Philologus of Sinope (also Philologos) 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.
Hymns
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
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