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."