Today the Church honors St. Apollonia, a virgin and martyr of Alexandria who remained faithful to Christ through brutal persecution. Her courage under suffering has made her a source of comfort for those enduring physical pain.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on the life of St. Apollonia. You will learn how surrender shaped her witness, why her martyrdom strengthened the early Church, and how God remains close to those who suffer.

📖 Scripture

2 Corinthians 4:16

“We do not lose heart.”

💬 Thought to Remember

God is close to the brokenhearted.

Reflection:

St. Apollonia reminds us that faith does not deny pain. It entrusts pain to God and finds strength in His presence.

🙏 Prayer

St. Apollonia, pray for us. Intercede for the suffering, strengthen the fearful, and help us trust God in every trial. Amen.

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