St Philip of Agira – Feast Day – May 12

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St Philip of Agira (Agirone) was an early Christian born in the 1st century or 5th century in Thrace, Spain and died in Agira, Sicily, Italy. We celebrate his feast day on May 12 every year in the Catholic Church.

 

The Memorial of St. Philip of Agira – Feast Day

St Philip of Agira Biography

Date of Birth 1st century or 5th century
Country of Birth Greece in Europe
Matrimony/Holy Orders Saints who were Not Married
Profession Missionary
Place of Work Italy
Date of Death 453 AD
Place of Death Italy
Feast Day May 12
Beatification  
Canonization Pre-Congregation
Patron Saint of
  • Agira
  • Sicily
  • Malta
  • United States Army Special Forces

Saint’s Biography

Saint Philip of Agira was a Christian missionary and exorcist to Sicily. He is considered a legend.

Saint Philip of Agira
Saint Philip of Agira

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