SaintsforSinners.com

Appolonia's story took place long ago. Appolonia was a Christian born in the 3rd Century. She spent her long life enduring great personal sacrifices, working as a kind caregiver and very charitable person. Since "no good deeds go unpunished," it came to happen that on a typical day where Appolonia was minding her own business and helping others, she met an angry and hostile mob. This group of hooligans viciously attacked poor Appolonia, who was an elderly woman at the time. They attacked Appolonia because she was a Christian, who held views other than the tormetors. The rogues knocked all of Appolonia's teeth out. As if this was not enough torture for one day, the mob leader then told Appolonia she would burn at the stake if she did not renounce Christ as her Savior. Appolonia asked for a moment to think their offer over. Her tormentors, thinking Appolonia was about to disavow God, gladly gave her a few moments. But when the time was right she leapt into the fire on her own volition, deciding her own fate. She was martyred in the year 249. Appolonia was more willing to die for Christ than for the cruel pagans who had planned to continue tormenting her until death. She is invoked against toothaches and dental diseases. Pray to Saint Appolonia for comfort during your next dental visit..

© 2001