Philologus of Sinope explained

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."

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Gospel of Marcion. 2021-08-15. gnosis.org.
  2. Web site: Lives of the Saints. All. troparia. kontakia · All lives of. saints. www.oca.org.