Bishop
In the days of Caesar Claudius, Saint Peter, the Apostle of Jesus Christ, came to Rome from Antioch, where he began to preach the teaching of Christ. Many Jews and Romans believed and were baptized. Saint Peter appointed Apollinaris as the bishop of Ravenna, blessing him for preaching. Apollinaris, having healed the blind son of the warrior Irenaeus, began to live in his house, where he also healed the sick wife of the tribune Fecla. After this, many believed and were baptized. Saint Apollinaris established a church and ordained presbyters and deacons.
The governor Saturninus learned about the saint and summoned him to trial, where Apollinaris confessed himself to be a Christian. He was subjected to torture but continued to preach. After much suffering, including exile and miracles, the saint returned to Ravenna, where he began his ministry again. He healed the daughter of the governor Rufinus, which led to mass baptisms.
Saint Apollinaris was captured and subjected to cruel tortures, but he continued to confess Christ. He was exiled again, but he continued to preach and heal. Eventually, the saint was killed, and his body was buried with honors. He suffered for Christ and left behind many believers who strengthened their faith in the Lord.
