St. Apollonia

St. Apollonia lived during the third century AD and was a virgin martyr who is honored not only in the Roman Catholic Church, but also in the Coptic, Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches. She suffered in Alexandria, during the reign of Emperor Philip. Legend tells that when she refused to renounce her faith, she had all her teeth shattered or violently pulled out. For this reason she is considered the patron saint of dentists and those with tooth trouble. Similarly, in scared art and stained glass images, St. Apollonia can sometimes be seen with a golden tooth on a necklace, or holding tongs with a tooth in it. She is also shown holding a cross or martyrs palm or crown. Her feast day is February 9th. If you are a dentist perhaps you might consider installing a beautiful stained glass window or door panel of St. Apollonia in your consulting room or reception area. Please contact us to discuss the full range of stained glass products that we have available for you.