• 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.
  • Reflection: On May 9, 549, Bishop Maximian of Ravenna, located in modern-day Italy, dedicated a church to Saint Apollinaris.
  • He and his flock were exiled from Ravenna by Emperor Vespasian.Apollinaris is the patron saint of Ravenna, and Emilia-Romagna.
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  • Churches Dedicated to Saint Apollinaris
    • St Apollinaris Catholic Church in Napa, California
    • St. Apollinaris Catholic Parish in Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Apollinaris was originally from Antioch, a city whose Church was founded by the Prince of the Apostles and where St. Paul also preached.
  • By tradition, the first said Bishop of Rome, Saint Peter himself, is said to have appointed one of the first bishops of Ravenna, Saint Apollinaris, whom we...
  • According to tradition, Saint Peter sent Apollinaris to Ravenna, Italy, as its first bishop. ... St. Francis of Assisi collection. Facebook.
  • 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...