Saint · † c. 75
Apollonarius
Hieromartyr Apollonarius, Bishop of Ravenna († c. 75)
New Calendar July 23 Old Calendar August 5
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Apollonarius, Bishop of Ravenna († c. 75) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 23. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apollonarius as a patron when they bear the name Apollonarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Apollonarius, 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.