Apollonia

Saints named Apollonia

• Martyr Apollonia of AlexandriaFebruary 9Maiden of Alexandria tortured and killed by a pagan mob before the persecution of Decius, around 249.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Apollonia?

The name day of Apollonia is February 9, the feast of Martyr Apollonia of Alexandria.

II.Which saints bore the name Apollonia?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Apollonia, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Apollonia a good baptismal name?

Yes. Apollonia is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Apollonia of Alexandria as patron.