A Few Great Saints
- St. Peter
- St. Gabriel the Archangel
- St. Michael the Archangel
- St. Raphael the Archangel
- St. Andrew
- St. James the Great (Son of Zebedee)
- St. John the Apostle
- St. Philip
- St. Bartholomew
- St. Matthew
- St. Thomas the Apostle
- St. Jude Thaddeus
- St. Simon the Zealot
- St. Matthias
- St. James the Less
- St. Luke
- St. John the Baptist
- St. Joan of Arc
- St. Juan Diego
- St. John of Damascus
- Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha
- St. Mary Magdalene
- St. Anthony the Abbot
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- St. Valentine
- St. Nicholas
- St. Padre Pio
- St. Therese of Lisieux
- St. Francis of Assisi
- St. Clare
St. Philip
Feast Day: May 3
Patron of: Pastry chefs and those who make hats
St. Philip was called by Christ to be one of the Twelve Apostles. He was from a small town called Bethsaida. St. Philip quietly helped Jesus by bringing Nathaniel to meet him, and he helped bring a number of Greek-speakers to Christ. He asked Jesus for the apostles to be shown the Father at the Last Supper, leading to Christ’s discourse on the Father and Son being one. St. Philip isn’t recognized as much as some of the other apostles in the Gospels, but his hidden contribution remains equally important.
St. Philip’s example of quiet commitment is an inspiration for anyone who works hard out of conviction. He’s not the most-recognized apostle, but his contribution to the early Church is immeasurable. Look to him when you’re not recognized as much as others.
