July 23rd, 2008

Saint Apollinaris of Ravenna (79)

He was a disciple of Saint Peter the Apostle. He came with Saint Peter from Antioch to Rome. Saint Peter consecrated him the first Bishop of Ravenna, in eastern Italy. He performed great miracles there and converted multitudes to the Catholic Faith. He was seized, imprisoned and beaten by pagan enemies until he died. A beautiful church has been built on the spot where he was martyred.