Memorial of Saint Justin, Philosopher and Martyr

Saint Justin was born in about the year 100 near ancient Shechem, Samaria, in the Holy Land.  He converted to Christianity and became one of the earliest and most influential Christian apologists¹. He spent a long time seeking the truth, moving through the various schools of the Greek philosophical tradition.

True religious freedom, the right and duty to seek the truth, has had few greater witnesses than this philosopher, apologist, and martyr. Saint Justin loved truth at a time when the world doubted its existence, and he defended his right to believe in it with his pen and with his life.

Join us at any one of our participating parishes in the ADW area for Mass on this Feast day. Please contact the parish directly to confirm Mass times and more detailed information.

Franciscan Media share with us an audio recording of the Story of the Saint Justin

Saint Justin is considered the patron saint of philosophers and lecturers.

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¹A Christian apologist is a person who defends and explains the Christian faith using reason, evidence, philosophy, and Scripture.