Philip of Gortyna was a second-century bishop serving the Christian community on the island of Crete. As an early Christian apologist, he is primarily recognized for his intellectual contributions during the era of Marcus Aurelius. He is noted for writing a treatise intended to combat Gnosticism, specifically targeting the teachings of Marcion, although this written work has since been lost to history. His reputation as a respected leader and writer was noted by contemporaries, such as Dionysius of Corinth.