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Virgin martyr
Virgin Martyr Apollonia
New Calendar February 9 Old Calendar February 22
Why they are a saint
Saint Apollonia was an elderly virgin and deaconess of Alexandria, whose martyrdom was described by Saint Dionysius of Alexandria (October 5) in one of his letters. The Orthodox Church commemorates Virgin Martyr Apollonia on February 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virgin Martyr Apollonia as a patron when they bear the name Virgin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 9. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virgin Martyr Apollonia, 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.