New art in the dental library

The Dental Library has recently put up a display of prints of St. Apollonia, the patron saint of dentistry and toothache sufferers. The display, which is located to the right of the library entrance, consists of four prints done in a medieval style and explanations accompanying them.
St. Apollonia was a Christian living in Alexandria under the Roman Empire in the 3rd century. Despite the persecution and torture of Christians during that time, Apollonia continued in her faith and was arrested. Refusing to deny her beliefs, all her teeth were broken and removed and then she was burned to death in 249 AD. Her feast day is celebrated on February 9th.
Several dental journals have been named in honor of St. Apollonia.
Here is a preview: St. Apollonia & St. Apollonia set

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