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February 9 · Optional · Red
St Apollonia
(d. 249) Aged deaconess of Alexandria seized by a pagan mob who broke her teeth and threatened her with fire unless she blasphemed. She stepped into the flames of her own accord. Bishop Dionysius recorded her death; she is invoked against toothache.
When is the feast of St Apollonia?
The feast is celebrated on February 9 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.
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When is the feast of St Apollonia?
The feast of St Apollonia is celebrated on February 9 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Apollonia?
(d. 249) Aged deaconess of Alexandria seized by a pagan mob who broke her teeth and threatened her with fire unless she blasphemed. She stepped into the flames of her own accord. Bishop Dionysius recorded her death; she is invoked against…
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