Saints Phillip and James, Apostles

1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Psalm 18(19):2-5; John 14:6-14

Philip was born at Bethsaida and started as a disciple of John the Baptist. After the Baptist’s death he followed Christ.
  James, a cousin of the Lord, was the son of Alphaeus. He ruled the Church at Jerusalem; wrote an epistle; led an austere life; and converted many Jews to the Faith. He was crowned with martyrdom in the year 62.
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