Saint Philon, Bishop of Kolpasteia, Crete

Commemorated on January 24.

Saint Philon, Bishop of Kolpasteia (Crete) He died peacefully in the fifth century. He wrote a commentary on the Pentateuch, and on the Song of Songs.

Troparion

In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith,
an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;
your humility exalted you;
your poverty enriched you.
Hierarch Father Philon,
entreat Christ our God
that our souls may be saved.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
O Hierarch Philon, divine thunder, spiritual trumpet,
planter of faith and pruner of heresies, great favorite of the Trinity,
while standing with the Angels before God,
pray unceasingly for us all.