Bishop
Saint Apollinaris
Saint Apollinaris, a disciple of Peter, became the first bishop of Ravenna and was martyred for his faith.
Patron saint of
Ravenna, Epilepsy
- Feast
- July 20
- Era
- 1st Century
- Place
- Ravenna
At a Glance
Saint Apollinaris
- Feast Day
- July 20
- Era
- 1st Century
- Primary Place
- Ravenna
- Vocation
- Bishop
- Patronage
- Ravenna, Epilepsy
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Overview
Saint Apollinaris
Saint Apollinaris, a disciple of Peter, became the first bishop of Ravenna and was martyred for his faith.
Feast day: July 20
Patronage
Ravenna, Epilepsy
Connected Places
- Ravenna, Italy: Basilica of Sant'Apollinare
- Rome, Italy: His origin
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