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Feast Day:
Roman Rite Calendar - 06/01
Tridentine Calendar - 05/14
Patron Of:
Apologists, Lecturers, Orators, Philosophers, Public Speakers
Also known as Justin; Justin the Philosopher
Profile Pagan philosopher who converted at age 30 by reading the Scriptures and witnessing the heroism and faith of martyrs. Used his philosophical skills to dispute with pagans and explain the faith, becoming one of the first great Christian apologists. Opened a school of public debate in Rome. Martyr.
Born c.100 at Nablus, Palestine
Died beheaded in 165 at Rome, Italy; relics in the Capuchin church, Rome
Canonized Pre-Congregation
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All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.
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