She was martyred for not renouncing her faith during the reign of Emperor Philip[1]. One night, angry rioters violently attacked believers of the faith. Apollonia had all her teeth knocked out. After she was threatened with fire unless she renounced her faith, Apollonia jumped into the flames voluntarily.1 Jan 2020
Is there a prayer to Saint Apollonia?
"0 Glorious Apollonia, patron saint of dentistry and refuge to all those suffering from diseases of the teeth, I consecrate myself to thee, beseeching thee to number me among thy clients. 0 My God, bring me safe through temptation and strengthen me as thou didst our own patron Apollonia, through Christ our Lord. Amen."21 May 2018
How did Saint Apollonia become a saint?
The Catholic Church canonized her (made her a saint) around the year 300, and because of her peculiar association with teeth especially broken ones she is now known by many as the patron saint of dentistry. Those with toothaches and other dental troubles call upon Apollonia to help them through their pain.
What miracles did St Apollonia do?
Saint Apollonia (Coptic: Ϯⲁⲅⲓⲁ Ⲁⲡⲟⲗⲗⲟⲛⲓⲁ) 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.
What is Saint Apollonia holding?
Apollonia on February 9, and she is popularly invoked against the toothache because of the torments she had to endure. She is represented in art with pincers in which a tooth is held. Saint Apollonia is one of the two patron saints of Catania.
When was Saint Apollonia born?
circa 200 AD
Who is the patron saint of caring?
St John the Evangelist
Where did Saint Apollonia live?
Alexandria
How long did St Apollonia live?
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Why did Saint Apollonia become a saint?
Because of the nature of the torture she endured rather than deny her faith, St Apollonia became the special intercessor for those with tooth troubles and, naturally, the patron saint of dentists and those suffering from toothache or other dental problems.9 Feb 2016