Apollinaris was bishop of hierapolis in phrygia, in asia minor. Jan 08, 20 apollinaris implored aurelius to protect gods people because of their great prayers that won the war. Saint apollinaris of hierapolis quote saint quote of the day. A christian apologist, bishop of hierapolis in phrygia in the second century. January 8th is the day catholics have declared as the day for saint apollinaris. He also wrote a beautiful and persuasive apology for the christian faith. Apollinaris the younger christian bishop britannica. Shop for apologetics books at and support the ongoing mission of mother angelica. Apologist, bishop, catholic, catholic saints, father of the church, roman catholic church, saint, saint quote of the day. To purchase such goodies we suggest you try amazon. Apollinaris the apologists feast day, i ask you to remember a few things.
Godchecker guide to apollonius the apologist, the christian saint from christian mythology. To purchase such goodies we suggest you try amazon, ebay or other reputable online stores. Jerome, theodoret, and others speak of him in the highest terms, and they furnish us with the few facts that are known of him. Claudius apollinaris, bishop of hierapolis in phrygia, was one of the most illustrious prelates of the second age of the church, which began with the edict of constantine in 3, making christianity the religion of the roman empire. Within the octave of epiphany, saint apollinaris, saint. Do we sell apollinaris graphic novels, books, video or roleplaying games rpg. Apollinaris the apologist, bishop by catholic lane administrator on jan 08, 2016 in saint of the day ex form st apollinaris in a landscape mosaic ad 549. Jerome, theodoret, and ethers, but little is known of his actions. Saint apollinaris claudius, otherwise apollinaris of hierapolis or apollinaris the apologist, was. The heathens ascribe it, some to the power of magic, others to their gods, as dio cassius. Oct 17, 2019 a christian apologist, bishop of hierapolis in phrygia in the second century.
As is dedicated to excellence in education that is rich in catholic tradition. Claudius apollinaris, bishop of hierapolis in phrygia, was one of the most illustrious prelates of the second age. Saint apollinaris claudius, otherwise apollinaris of hierapolis or apollinaris the apologist, was a christian leader and writer of the 2nd century life. Feast day of saint apollinaris the feast day of saint apollinaris is january 8. His preaching of the good news was so successful that the pagans there beat him and drove him from the city. There are many catholic apologetics books, catholic apologetics cds and dvds that will enrich your knowledge and deepen your faith.
He wrote two books against the jews, five against the pagans. Apollinaris in his apology to this very emperor, who adds, that as an acknowledgment, the emperor immediately gave it the name of the thundering legion. Saint apollinaris claudius the work of gods children. Within the octave of epiphany, saint apollinaris, saint severinus. Saint apollinaris life the apologist, bishop biography short concise death life biography history story roman catholic facts st. Jan 12, 20 saint apollinaris the apologist saint severin of noricum within the octave simple white the mass of the feast of the e.
He wrote two books against the jews, five against the pagans, and two on. He addressed an apology, that is, a defense, of the christian. Hieromartyr apollinaris, bishop of ravenna commemorated on july 23. Saint apollinaris was a disciple of the apostle peter, whom he followed from antioch to rome sometime during the reign of the roman emperor claudius 4154. Apollinaris was kept concealed for some time, but as he was passing out of the gates of the city, was set upon and savagely beaten, probably at classis, a suburb, but he lived for seven days, foretelling meantime that the persecutions would increase, but that the church would ultimately triumph. With his father, apollinaris the elder, he reproduced the old testament in the form of homeric and pindaric poetry and the new testament in the style of p. Saint apollinaris story according to tradition, saint peter sent apollinaris to ravenna, italy, as its first bishop. Apollinaris was one of the most illustrious bishops of the second century. Apr 18, 2020 saint apollonius was a roman senator, a man of high social standing, and very erudite. He was bishop of hierapolis in phrygia and became famous for his polemical treatises against the heretics of his day, whose errors he showed to be entirely borrowed from the pagans. This author, an early apologist, is chiefly interesting as a competent witness, who tells the story of the thundering legion in an artless manner, and gives it the simple character of an. This author, an early apologist, is chiefly interesting as a competent witness, who tells the story of the thundering legion 3756 in an artless manner, and gives it the simple character of an answer to prayer. He is also known as apollinaris of hierapolis or apollinaris the apologist. He became famous for his polemical treatises against the heretics of his day, whose errors he showed to be entirely borrowed from the pagans.
Sollius apollinaris sidonius, traduites en francais avec le texte en regard et des notes, par j. Apollinaris sometimes spelled apolinarius or apollinarius, but not to be confused with apollonius of ephesus or apollinaris of laodicea was a religious leader in the 2nd century. He wrote two books against the jews, five against the pagans, and two on truth. His preaching of the good news was so successful that the. Apollinaris was born in antioch, turkey, and became the first bishop of ravenna, in italy. Do we sell apollonius the apologist graphic novels, books, video or roleplaying games rpg. After the apostle peter ordained him in rome and sent him to ravenna, he underwent many different tortures. For a printable version of the school master calendar. Saint apollinaris of hierapolis, bishop january 8th. Godchecker guide to apollinaris also known as apollinaris of hierapolis, the christian saint from christian mythology. For official godchecker merch please visit our god shop where a wide range of items are available to buy. Catholics and others consider that this apollinaris was a saint. It is not enough barely to believe them, and let our thoughts now and then glance upon them.
Claudius apollinaris, bishop of hierapolis, and apologist. We have no account of the time of this holy mans death. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. He was highly valued by other early saints, including st. Apollonius the apologist the christian saint christian. Saint apollinaris the apologist was the bishop of heirapolis, phrygia in the second century. Apologist, bishop, catholic, catholic saints, father of the church, roman catholic church, saint, saint quote of the day saint apollinaris of hierapolis quote 20150107t23. Saint apollonius was a roman senator, a man of high social standing, and very erudite. This author, an early apologist, is chiefly interesting as a competent witness, who tells the story of the thundering legion in an artless manner, and gives it the simple character of an answer to prayer. The iconography in ravenna, the natal day not the birthday but the day this saint died and was born again into heaven of st.
Our father among the saints apollinaris of hierapolis, also apollinaris claudius or apollinaris the apologist, was bishop of hierapolis and apologist during the second century. Apollinaris claudius a christian apologist, bishop of hierapolis in phrygia in the second century. We in turn can only apologize for confusion that may be caused by similar apologist saint names such as st. Saint apollonius the apologist or saint apollonius of rome died 21 april 185 was a 2ndcentury christian martyr and apologist not to be confused with apollinaris claudius, another contemporary apologist who was martyred in 185 under the emperor commodus 161192. In the early days of montanism apollinaris the apologist, also called claudius apollinaris. This is not an exhaustive list, and just because a book is on this list does not mean i endorse everything in it. Our father among the saints apollinaris of hierapolis, also apollinaris claudius or apollinaris the apologist, was bishop of hierapolis and apologist during the. This author, an early apologist, is chiefly interesting as a competent witness, who tells the story of the thundering legion 2 in an artless manner, and gives it the simple character of an answer to prayer. Apollinaris claudius, saint, a christian apologist, bishop of hierapolis in phrygia in the second century. We therefore grossly deceive ourselves in not allotting more time to the study of divine truths. Apollinaris, the apologist bishop claudius apollinaris, bishop of hierapolis in phrygia, was one of the most illustrious prelates of the second age. An early apology that has survived intact is that of aristides, addressed about 140 to the emperor antoninus pius. The term apologetics is derived from the latin adjective, apologeticu, a form of apology or defense of a false accusation. Many of his writings have been lost, but from accounts of other saints, we have been able to piece together bits of his life.
Claudius apollinaris, 3755 bishop of hierapolis, and apologist. This subject is treated by lightfoot, in his recent work on the apostolic fathers, 3757 in an exhaustive. Saint apollinaris claudius, also known as apollinaris of hierapolis or apollinaris the apologist, was a writer of the 2nd century. Apologetics is a theogloical science which purpose is to explain and defend christianity. A prolific writer, most of his work has been lost over the centuries. Apollinaris christian apologist and bishop britannica. As christian apologist apollinaris is said to have surpassed his predecessors in his thirty books against porphyry philostorgius, viii. The ultimate apologists reading list catholic answers.
Apollinaris was one of the first great martyrs of the church. After a dramatic election season followed by the bliss of the holidays, it is easy to forget the battles we have been fighting, but today, st. Apollinaris catholic schools mission is to provide a christ centered, faithfilled community where each student develops as an active catholic, a lifelong learner, an effective communicator, and a responsible, ethical, caring and contributing person in society. Saint apollinaris the apologist saint severin of noricum within the octave simple white the mass of the feast of the e.
Saint apollinaris claudius, otherwise apollinaris of hierapolis or apollinaris the apologist, was a christianleader and writer of the 2nd century. Apollinaris the younger, bishop of laodicea who developed the heretical position concerning the nature of christ called apollinarianism. Apollinare is a syrian saint, whom the roman martyrology describes as a bishop who, according to tradition, while spreading among the nations the unsearchable riches of christ, led his flock as a good shepherd and honoured the church of classis near ravenna by a glorious martyrdom. The miracles he conducted in ravenna soon attracted official attention, for they and. Despite his eloquent defense, apolloniuss legs were crushed and then he was beheaded.
In 177 he published an apologia for the christians. Afterwards, he preached in emilia and converted many people from. Lives of the saints, by alban butler, benziger bros. Discover the best christian apologetics in best sellers.
Eusebius, jerome, theodoret, and others spoke of him in the highest terms and. T he 8th of january is the feast day of saint apollinaris claudius. When emperor vespasian banished christians, apollinaris was beaten by a mob and reputedly died soon. Saint bernard of clairvaux on the holy name of jesus. As a new homer he treated the old testament history from the ovation to saul in twentyfour books, wrote comedies after the pattern of menander, tragedies in the style of euripides, and odes after pindaric models. Source for information on apollinaris of hierapolis, st new catholic. Saint apollinaris, bishop of hierapolis, in phrygia, was one of the most illustrious prelates of the second age. Aurelius signed into law a protection for christians, but failed to remove laws that further persecuted them. He suffered exile because of his preaching and converts. Notwithstanding the great encomiums bestowed on him by eusebius, st. Apollinaris, who could not see his flock torn in pieces and be silent, penned his apology to the emperor, about the year 172, to remind him of the benefit he had received from god by the prayers of the christians, and to implore his protection. Apollinare is a syrian saint, whom the roman martyrology describes as a bishop who, according to tradition, while spreading among the nations the unsearchable riches of christ, led his flock as a good shepherd and honoured the church of.
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