Apollinaris of Ravenna was a 1st or 2nd-century Syrian bishop who served as the first archbishop of Ravenna. Traditionally considered a disciple of Saint Peter, he traveled to the Emilia-Romagna region to spread the Christian faith. During his long tenure, he faced persistent persecution from local pagans, which included multiple instances of being beaten, banished, and imprisoned. He is remembered as a hieromartyr who died following a final assault near the suburb of Classis.