Saint Apollonia
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Born | Alexandria |
| Egypt | |
| Died | Alexandria |
| Egypt | |
| 249 AD | |
| Alexandria | |
| Egypt | |
| Attributes | Tongs (sometimes with a tooth in them), depicted holding a cross or martyr's palm or crown |
| Patronage | Dentist |
| Elst | |
| Belgium | |
| Ariccia | |
| Cuccaro Monferrato | |
| Patronag | Elst |
| Belgium | |
| Ariccia | |
| Cuccaro Monferrato | |
| Italy | |
| Attribut | martyr's palm |
| Vener in | Catholic Church |
| Orthodox | |
| Orthodoxy | |
| Full name | Apollonia |
| Feast | Roman Catholic Church |
| Orthodox | |
| Meshir | |
| Coptic Orthodox Church | |
| Canon | pre-congregation |
| Date of birth | January 1,5588 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 926566 |
Saint Apollonia Life story
Saint Apollonia was one of a group of virgin martyrs who suffered in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians prior to the persecution of Decius. According to church tradition, her torture included having all of her teeth violently pulled out or shattered.