Patronage

Patron Saint of Bakers

Philip the Apostle is venerated as the patron saint of Bakers — feast day May 3.

Philip the Apostle

Philip the Apostle

1st century ADca. 80 AD · Feast day: May 3

Philip the Apostle was the practical man among the Twelve who calculated costs precisely, yet asked Christ the question that gave Christian theology its most consequential pivot: 'Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.' He brought the Gospel to Hierapolis and died a martyr there.

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