JUSTIN MARTYR

Also known as: Justin; Justin the Philosopher
Memorial: 1 June; formerly 14 April
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
Patronage: apologists; lecturers; orators; philosophers; speakers
Representation: ox; pen; sword
Images: Gallery of images of Saint Justin [2 images]
Additional Information: Google Directory
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Catholic Online
Catholic Encyclopedia
New Catholic Dictionary
Works: First Apology of Saint Justin
Second Apology of Saint Justin
Dialogue with Trypho
Discourse to the Greek