Edit Saints: St. Apollonia

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'''St. Apollonia''', a martyr from the 3rd century, was known for her steadfast faith during the persecution of Christians in Alexandria, Egypt<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. She is particularly venerated as the patron saint of dentistry due to the brutal torture she endured, having her teeth knocked out before being martyred by fire<ref name="newadvent.org">www.newadvent.org</ref>. Her story has made her a symbol of courage and faith in the face of suffering<ref name="wikipedia.org">en.wikipedia.org</ref>. ==Biography== === Birth === Apollonia was born around 200 AD in Alexandria, Egypt<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Early Life === She was known for her chastity, religious devotion, and charitable deeds<ref name="dentalmuseum.pacific.edu">dentalmuseum.pacific.edu</ref>. === Occupation === She served as a deaconess in the early Christian community<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Vocation === Her life was dedicated to the service of the Christian community, particularly noted for her role during a time of persecution<ref name="newadvent.org"/>. === Death === She was martyred around 249 AD, choosing to leap into the fire rather than renounce her faith<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Significant events== * During the Decian persecution, she was captured and tortured, famously having her teeth extracted<ref name="newadvent.org"/>. * Her voluntary martyrdom by jumping into the fire is a notable act of her faith<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. == Death == St. Apollonia met her end through martyrdom, choosing to die by fire rather than deny her Christian faith. ==Canonization== === Servant of God === St. Apollonia was not formally recognized as a Servant of God through modern processes; she was martyred before such systems existed<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ===Venerable=== Not applicable; recognized as a saint by tradition<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Beatification === Not formally beatified; recognized as a saint by the early Church<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Canonization === Canonized by tradition; no formal canonization date as she was recognized as a saint from early Christian times<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Miracles== === Miracle for beatification === No specific miracles are recorded for her beatification since she was recognized as a martyr<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Miracle for canonization === Not applicable; her sainthood is based on tradition and early Church recognition<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Other notable miracles === - She is invoked for the relief of toothaches and dental issues, though specific miracles are not widely documented<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. ==Patronage== St. Apollonia is the patron saint of dentists, dental diseases, and those suffering from toothaches<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Feast day== Her feast day is celebrated on February 9<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Veneration== St. Apollonia is widely venerated in the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, and Anglican traditions. Her relics were once held in a church in Rome, but she is now remembered through various artworks and devotional items related to dentistry<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. Her intercession is sought for dental health and comfort during dental procedures<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Books== === Written about the saint === * Her martyrdom and life are recounted in hagiographies, but no specific modern books were listed<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. === Written by the saint === * St. Apollonia did not leave any known written works<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. ==External links== * [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=132 Catholic Online article on St. Apollonia]<ref name="catholic.org"/> * [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01617b.htm New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia on St. Apollonia]<ref name="newadvent.org"/> * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Apollonia Wikipedia entry on Saint Apollonia]<ref name="wikipedia.org"/> * [https://dentalmuseum.pacific.edu/centuries-of-solace-and-the-sainthood-of-apollonia/ Virtual Dental Museum on St. Apollonia]<ref name="dentalmuseum.pacific.edu"/> ==References== {{Reflist}}