The real name of Saint Philip the Apostle was Philip. He was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus in the New Testament.
Yes, Philip the Apostle was indeed from Bethsaida in Galilee. He is often referred to as "Philip of Bethsaida" to distinguish him from the other Philip mentioned in the Bible.
Philip the Apostle should not be confused with Philip the Evangelist. Philip the Apostle is said to have been crucified upside down in the city of Hierapolis. So like Jesus he died on a cross.
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St. Philip the Apostle was martyred about the year 80 at Hierapolis, Phrygia.
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Philip was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Tradition holds that he was a fisherman before becoming an apostle.
It is thought that St. Philip was from Bethsaida, also the home town of Simon Peter and Andrew.
St. Philip the Martyr may refer to different saints throughout history who have met a martyr's death for their faith. One notable figure is St. Philip the Apostle, one of Jesus' Twelve Apostles. St. Philip is believed to have preached in Asia Minor and was eventually martyred in Hierapolis.
The feast of Philip the Apostle is May 3rd on the Roman Calendar and November 14 onn the Greek Calendar.