Saint Apollo of Heliopolis
Also known as
- Apollo of Hermopol
- Apollo of Thebais
Profile
Hermit for 40 years in the desert around Thebes during which time his reputation for holiness attracted many disciples. At age 80 he founded a community of monks in Hermopol, Egypt, a house that eventually grew to 500, and he served as its first abbot. Noted miracle worker.
Born
- early 4th century Egypt
- 395 of natural causes
MLA Citation
- “Saint Apollo of Heliopolis“. CatholicSaints.Info. 6 October 2021. Web. 29 March 2024. <>