Apronia
Encyclopedia
Saint Apronia was a nun
and saint
of the sixth century. She was born near Trier
, and was the sister of Bishop Saint Aprus (Evre) of Toul
, from whom she received the veil. She is recorded as having died at a convent
in Troyes
. Her feast day is July 15.
Nun
A nun is a woman who has taken vows committing her to live a spiritual life. She may be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent...
and saint
Saint
A saint is a holy person. In various religions, saints are people who are believed to have exceptional holiness.In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth...
of the sixth century. She was born near Trier
Trier
Trier, historically called in English Treves is a city in Germany on the banks of the Moselle. It is the oldest city in Germany, founded in or before 16 BC....
, and was the sister of Bishop Saint Aprus (Evre) of Toul
Aprus
Saint Aprus was a bishop of Toul from 500 to 507. The brother of Saint Apronia , he was born near Trier. He may have studied as a lawyer. After entering the priesthood, Aprus was appointed bishop of Toul.-Veneration:...
, from whom she received the veil. She is recorded as having died at a convent
Convent
A convent is either a community of priests, religious brothers, religious sisters, or nuns, or the building used by the community, particularly in the Roman Catholic Church and in the Anglican Communion...
in Troyes
Troyes
Troyes is a commune and the capital of the Aube department in north-central France. It is located on the Seine river about southeast of Paris. Many half-timbered houses survive in the old town...
. Her feast day is July 15.
External links
- http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/0715.htm July 15
- http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1507