• Apollinaris of Ravenna is a Syrian saint, whom the Roman Martyrology describes as "a bishop who, according to tradition...
  • Bishop, martyr, and possible disciple of St. Peter. Apollinaris was born in Antioch, Turkey, and became the first bishop of Ravenna, in Italy.
  • On July 20 we celebrate the feast day of St. Apollinaris. Through his incredible life we can discover how to base our expectations on Jesus’ teachings.
  • Saint Apollinaris was one of the most illustrious bishops of the second century. Eusebius, St. Jerome, Theodoret, and others speak of him in the highest terms...
  • Reflection: On May 9, 549, Bishop Maximian of Ravenna, located in modern-day Italy, dedicated a church to Saint Apollinaris.
  • Apollinaris was kept concealed for some time, but as he was passing out of the gates of the city, was set upon and savagely beaten, probably at Classis, a suburb...
  • Churches Dedicated to Saint Apollinaris
    • St Apollinaris Catholic Church in Napa, California
    • St. Apollinaris Catholic Parish in Düsseldorf, Germany
  • St. Apollinaris Catholic School offers a comprehensive, accredited Catholic education for grades transitional kindergarten through eighth.
  • The date of St. Apollinaris' death is not known; the Roman Martyrology mentions him on the 8th of January. (Taken from Lives of the Saints, by Alban Butler).
  • According to tradition, Saint Peter sent Apollinaris to Ravenna, Italy, as its first bishop. ... St. Francis of Assisi collection. Facebook.