Saint Apollinaris Bishop Sent By Saint Peter Refuses To Run

Send us Fan MailA first-century city packed with temples, power, and suspicion meets a single unshakable missionary. We follow Saint Apollinaris of Ravenna, remembered as a disciple of Saint Peter and the first bishop of Ravenna, as he steps into a world where preaching the gospel is not a metaphor, it is a risk you feel in your bones.We talk through the heart of his apostolic mission: how he leads like a real shepherd by staying close to his people, teaching house by house, and carrying a quiet confidence rooted in Christ. Along the way are traditions of miracles and healings that spark conversions, but also the darker side of early Christian history, riots, brutal beatings, and exile. What keeps Apollinaris moving is not denial of fear, but a steady choice to return, serve, and forgive.His story ends where so many early Church stories do, with martyrdom, but the episode refuses to treat it as defeat. We trace how his sacrifice strengthens the Christian community, shapes Ravenna’s identity, and lives on through devotion, pilgrimage, relics, and the Basilica of Saint Apollinarius. If you want a faith story that builds real courage, deepens Catholic devotion, and shows what leadership looks like under pressure, this journey delivers. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...