St. Apollonia of Alexandria

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Died: burned to death c.249 at Alexandria, Egypt

Patronage: against tooth disease, against toothache, dental technicians, dentists, 3 cities

Also known as Apolline of Alexandria

Consecrated virgin. Deaconess. During an anti-Christian uprising in Alexandria, Egypt caused by a pagan prophecy, the mob seized Apollonia as a leader among the local Christians. After her teeth were broken with pincers, she was given the choice of renouncing Christ or being burned alive; she lept onto the fire herself. Martyr.

Prayers to St. Apollonia of Alexandria

Prayer to St. Apollonia of Alexandria

0 Glorious Apollonia, patron saint of dentistry and refuge to all those suffering from diseases of the teeth, I consecrate myself to thee, beseeching thee to number me among thy clients. Assist me by your intercession with God in my daily work and intercede with Him to obtain for me a happy death. Pray that my heart like thine may be inflamed with the love of Jesus and Mary, through Christ our Lord. Amen. 0 My God, bring me safe through temptation and strengthen me as thou didst our own patron Apollonia, through Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Prayer to St. Apollonia for Healing of Tooth Diseases

Dear St. Apollonia, you are known as the patron saint of those with dental problems. I come to you today, asking for your intercession for the healing of my tooth diseases. I pray that through your powerful intercession, my teeth may be healed and that I may be cured of any tooth diseases that I may be suffering from. I ask that you pray for me, that my teeth may be healed and that I may give thanks to God for this healing. I place my trust in you, St. Apollonia, and know that through your powerful intercession, all things are possible. Amen.