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Hieromartyr

Apollonius of Brescia

Bishop of Brescia

Fourth bishop of Brescia, from 119 to 135, who baptized the martyrs Faustinus and Jovita.

Feast
July 7old style July 20
Reposed
1352nd century
Place
Brescia
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saint Apollonius, hieromartyr, was the fourth Bishop of Brescia, from 119 to 135. He is commemorated on 7 July.

He is known for having baptized the Holy Martyrs Faustinus and Jovita, whom he afterwards ordained priests. Today the saint's relics rest in the cathedral of Brescia.

Commemorated the same day July 7