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Detail of A 13ThCentury BasRelief of Saint Apollonius of Brescia Old Cathedral of Brescia Italy Photographed On 28 December 2007 By Bolo77
Detail of A 13ThCentury BasRelief of Saint Apollonius of Brescia Old Cathedral of Brescia Italy Photographed On 28 December 2007 By Bolo77

Saint Apollonius of Brescia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

7 July; 20 April as one of the saints of the diocese of Brescia, Italy

Died

Buried in the church of Saint Andrew at Brescia, Italy; relics later enshrined in the Cathedral of the Assumption in Brescia, Italy

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

Saint Apollonius of Brescia, a second-century bishop, is believed to have been born in Brescia, Italy. Though information about his early life is scarce, historical documents suggest that he played a significant role in the early Christian community in Brescia. Apollonius was baptized Saint Afra of Brescia, a martyr who is venerated in the city.

Feast Days

July 7April 20
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