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Painting of Saint Philip by Peter Paul Rubens

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feast day of Philip, along with that of James the Less, was traditionally observed on 1 May, the anniversary of the dedication of the church dedicated to them in Rome (now called the Church of the Twelve Apostles). In the short-lived calendar reform of 1960, it was transferred to 11 May, but since 1969 it has been assigned to 3 May. The Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates Philip's feast day on 14 November. (Full article...
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Attributes:
Red Martyr, Elderly, bearded saint and open-to-God man, holding a basket of loaves and a Tau cross

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