Sts Philip and James

Phillip and James were two of Jesus’ Apostles. Phillip was a follower of John the Baptist, who was telling people to prepare their hearts for the coming of the Jesus. When Jesus told Phillip to “Follow Me”, he was ready to go right away, because he had already prepared his heart for Jesus' coming. He was so happy to be following Jesus that he invited his friend Nathaniel to come and follow him too. After Jesus died and rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, Phillip travelled to Greece and Asia Minor to spread the Good News. He died a martyr because of his faith in Jesus; the Emperor of Rome during that time, did not let anybody believe in Jesus. James, was Jesus’ cousin. After Jesus ascended into heaven James was made the Bishop of Jerusalem. St. James forgave the people that hurt him and even when the enemies of Jesus came to crucify him, James prayed that God would forgive them. He was also killed because of his faith in Jesus and died a martyr.