Philologus of Sinope
# Philologus of Sinope

Philologus of Sinope (Greek: Φιλόλογος ό Σινώπιος) is numbered among the Seventy Disciples, and is commemorated with them on January 4. He is also commemorated on November 5 together with Ss. Patrobas, Hermas, Linus, and Gaius.

The Apostle Andrew consecrated St. Philologos (Romans 16:15) as bishop of Sinope, a city in the region of the Black Sea.

He was the father of Marcion of Sinope, heretic and founder of Marcionism.

## Hymns

Troparion (Tone 3)

    Holy apostle Philologus of the Seventy;
    Entreat the merciful;
    To grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Kontakion (Tone 4)

    The Church ever sees you as a shining star, O apostle Philologus,
    Your miracles have manifested great enlightenment.
    Therefore we cry out to Christ:
    "Save those who with faith honor Your apostle, O Most Merciful One."
