ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH
Saints celebrated on the 12th of March
APOLLONIA, WIDOW
Apollonia, of noble origin, was a widow of Bologna. After the death of her husband, she joined the Third Order of Saint Francis. After a life of godliness and virtue she died on March 12, 1550. Bollandus*, as well as the Art. Mart.* and Gyn.*, mention this saintly lady. (Sz.)
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p.287)
*A hagiography source used by the authors
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
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