Apollinaris facts for kids

Apollinaris is a name that has been used by many important people and things throughout history. It comes from the ancient Roman name "Apollinaris," which means "sacred to Apollo," a Greek god.

This article will tell you about some of the famous people and interesting things named Apollinaris.

People Named Apollinaris

Many people, especially in ancient times, were known by the name Apollinaris. They played different roles in history, from writers to religious leaders.

Early Figures and Saints

• Apollinaris of Ravenna (1st or 2nd century AD): He was an early Christian leader. Many believe he was the first bishop of the city of Ravenna in Italy. He is honored as a saint.
• Apollinarius (astrologer) (1st or 2nd century AD): This Apollinarius was an astrologer. Astrologers in ancient times studied the stars and planets to try and predict future events.
• Apollinaris Claudius (2nd century AD): Also known as Apollinaris of Hierapolis, he was a bishop in Hierapolis, an ancient city. He was also a Christian writer who defended Christian beliefs. He is considered a saint.
• Apollinaris (the Elder) (4th century AD): He was a Christian grammarian. This means he studied and taught about language and grammar, often in relation to religious texts.
• Apollinaris of Laodicea (died 390 AD): Also called Apollinarius the Younger, he was a bishop in Laodicea, a city in Syria. He was a writer who had some different ideas about Christian beliefs.
• Apollinaris Syncletica (5th century AD): She was a female Christian who lived a very simple, religious life in the desert. She is recognized as a saint in both Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.
• Apollinaris of Valence (453–520 AD): He served as a bishop in the city of Valence, France. He is also honored as a saint.

Later Historical Figures

• Apollinaris of Clermont (died 515 AD): He was the son of another famous person, Sidonius Apollinaris.
• Apollinarius (governor) (530s AD): He was a Byzantine governor. This means he was an important official who ruled over the Balearic Islands for the Byzantine Empire.
• Patriarch Apollinarius of Alexandria (died 569 AD): He was a Greek Patriarch, a very high-ranking leader in the Christian church in Alexandria, Egypt.
• Saint Apollinaris of Monte Cassino (died 827 or 828 AD): He was an abbot, which is the head of a monastery, at Monte Cassino in Italy.
• Saint Apollinaris of Sarsina (1158 AD): He was a bishop in Sarsina, Italy.
• Blessed Apollinaris Franco (died 1622 AD): He was a Franciscan friar. He was martyred in Japan, meaning he died for his religious beliefs.

Apollinaris in Ancient Rome

The name Apollinaris was also important in ancient Roman history.

Sidonius Apollinaris

• Sidonius Apollinaris (died before 490 AD): He was a famous Gallo-Roman writer, meaning he lived in Gaul (modern-day France) during the Roman Empire. He was also a bishop and is considered a saint. His writings tell us a lot about life in his time.

Other Roman Connections

• Sulpicius Apollinaris (2nd century AD): He was a Latin grammarian from Carthage. He taught and wrote about the Latin language.
• Legio XV Apollinaris: This was a famous Roman legion, which was a large unit of soldiers in the Roman army. Its name suggests a connection to the god Apollo.

Other Uses of Apollinaris

The name Apollinaris is also used for other things.

Mineral Water

• Apollinaris (water): This is a well-known brand of sparkling mineral water from Germany. It was named after Saint Apollinaris of Ravenna.

Plants

• Lily of the valley: This beautiful flowering plant, scientifically known as Convallaria majalis, was historically sometimes called Apollonaris.

See also

• Apollonius (disambiguation)
• Appolinaire (disambiguation), including Apollinaire, Apolinare or Apolinaire
• Apolinar, a given name
• Apolinary, also spelled Apollinary, a given name
• Apolinario Mabini (1864–1903), Filipino philosopher, politician and revolutionary
• Apollinarism, a Christological heresy