Apollinaris

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Apollinaris

• Hieromartyr Apollinaris of RavennaJuly 23First bishop of Ravenna, of Syrian origin, killed for his faith in the early Christian centuries.
• Saint Apollinaris of HierapolisJanuary 8Bishop of Hierapolis and Christian writer of the second century, known as an apologist.
• Saint Apollinaris of ValenceOctober 5Bishop of Valence and brother of Saint Avitus of Vienne, reposed around 520.
• AMVenerable Apollinaris of Monte CassinoNovember 27Abbot of Monte Cassino in Italy, who reposed around 828.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Apollinaris?

The name day of Apollinaris is July 23, the feast of Hieromartyr Apollinaris of Ravenna. It is also kept on January 8, October 5, November 27.

II.Which saints bore the name Apollinaris?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 4 saints named Apollinaris, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Apollinaris a good baptismal name?

Yes. Apollinaris is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Hieromartyr Apollinaris of Ravenna as patron.