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Venerable Philon, Bishop of Cyprus

January 24 Old CalendarFebruary 6 New Calendar

Read January 24 in the Prologue

Life

Philon was consecrated as bishop by Saint Epiphanius, when the latter was called to Rome to help by prayer the sister of Emperor Honorius. He interpreted the Pentateuch and the Song of Songs. He reposed peacefully in the fifth century.

From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 24. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Also commemorated on January 24

Venerable Xenia VenerableHoly Martyr Babylas MartyrVenerable Macedonius VenerableVenerable Dionysius of Olympus, Wonderworker Venerable

The full reading for January 24 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.

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