Saint · 457–474
Apollinaria of Egypt
The Nun Apollinaria († c. 470)
New Calendar January 5 Old Calendar January 18
Why they are a saint
The Nun Apollinaria was a daughter of Anthemias, a former governor of the Greek empire during the minority of Theodosius the Younger (408-450). The Orthodox Church commemorates Apollinaria of Egypt on January 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apollinaria of Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Apollinaria at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Apollinaria of Egypt, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.