Saint Philip of Adrianople

Saint Philip of AdrianopleAlso known as

  • Filippo

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Deacon to Saint Hermes of Adrianople. During the persecutions of Diocletian, Saint Hermes and Saint Philip were ordered by governor Basso to close their church and turn over all scriptures and other documents, and all altar furnishings. When Hermes explained that he had no authority to do so, the two were imprisoned, flogged and executed. Martyr.

Died

Canonized

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  • “Saint Philip of Adrianople“. CatholicSaints.Info. 24 April 2022. Web. 24 April 2024. <>