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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>. | '''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== | ==Biography== | ||