ST PHILOGONIUS, BISHOP OF ANTIOCH, Dec. 20


ST PHILOGONIUS, BISHOP OF ANTIOCH

A Syrian lawyer, Philogonius was a great orator, highly esteemed for his wisdom and fairness. Married, he had a daughter. He was elected bishop of Antioch in 314. He combatted Arianism, a heresy that denied the divinity of Jesus. He died in prison in 324, a courageous witness to the faith.  Dec.20

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