Philo of Cilicia

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Philo of Cilicia (Greek: Φίλων) was a second-century deacon who served in Tarsus, he was mentioned by Ignatius of Antioch in his letters to the Smyrneans and Philadelphians.[1] He accompanied Ignatius of Antioch during his journey to Rome.[2]

The book Martyrium Ignatii which tells the story of Ignatius' martyrdom, was perhaps written by Philo along with Rheus Agathopus.[3]

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