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July 20 · Optional · Red

St Apollinaris of Ravenna

(1st–2nd century) First bishop of Ravenna, by tradition sent from Antioch by Peter himself. Repeatedly beaten and exiled by the pagans of the port city, he returned each time to his flock until he died of his wounds; his basilica at Classe still stands.

When is the feast of St Apollinaris of Ravenna?

The feast is celebrated on July 20 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Apollinaris of Ravenna?

The feast of St Apollinaris of Ravenna is celebrated on July 20 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Apollinaris of Ravenna?

(1st–2nd century) First bishop of Ravenna, by tradition sent from Antioch by Peter himself. Repeatedly beaten and exiled by the pagans of the port city, he returned each time to his flock until he died of his wounds; his basilica at Classe still…

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