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1st Century A.D.

The Martyrdom of Philip

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ecclesiastical History

Philip was born at Bethsaida, in Galilee and was first called by the name of “disciple.” He labored diligently in Upper Asia, and suffered martyrdom at Heliopolis, in Phrygia. He was scourged, thrown into prison, and afterwards crucified, A.D. 54.

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The Martyrdom of James the Great

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Ecclesiastical History

James the Great, according to St. Luke, in the History of the Apostles’ Acts, was James the son of Zebedee, was the elder brother of John, and a relative of our Lord; for his mother Salome was first cousin to … Continue reading →

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