Philip the Apostle (Greek: Φίλιππος, Philippos)
Yes, he was from Bethsaida as were the apostles Peter and Andrew.
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.
The name "Phil" is a shortened form of the name "Philip," which has Greek origins, meaning "lover of horses." It has been used as a given name throughout history, often associated with notable figures, such as Philip II of Macedon and Philip the Apostle in Christian tradition. The name has evolved over time and is commonly adopted as a nickname for those named Philip or related variations.
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.
Nicola Sementovsky-Kurilo assigns to the apostle Phillipthe zodiac sign Cancer.