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Is Justin a saint name?
Justin was martyred, along with some of his students, and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Oriental Orthodox Churches….Justin Martyr.
| Saint Justin Martyr | |
|---|---|
| Born | 100 Flavia Neapolis, Judea |
| Died | 165 (aged 65) Rome, Roman Empire |
What is Saint Justin known for?
165, Rome [Italy]; feast day June 1), one of the most important of the Greek philosopher-Apologists in the early Christian church. His writings represent one of the first positive encounters of Christian revelation with Greek philosophy and laid the basis for a theology of history.
Who is the patroness of the mission of the whole world?
Francis Xavier, the principal patroness of Catholic missionaries and missions of the entire world. It is very significant that this young Carmelite nun who lived confined within the four walls of the convent and died there quite young should be the patronness of the missionaries and the missions!
How long is the Didache?
The Didache is a relatively short text with only some 2,300 words.
Where was st.justin the martyr born?
Justin was born near the site of modern Nablus, Israel, of parents who practiced the Roman religion. By 132 he had become a Christian and had studied philosophy at Greek schools.
Where was Justin the Great born and raised?
Justin was born near the site of modern Nablus, Israel, of parents who practiced the Roman religion. By 132 he had become a Christian and had studied philosophy at Greek schools. He then traveled and spoke about the Christian religion, entering into violent controversies with non-Christians (Romans, Greeks, and Jews).
What did st.justin do for the people?
So Justin took his newfound faith to the people. This layman became the first great apologist for Christianity and opened the gates of light for so many others. He explained baptism and Eucharist.
What did st.justin say to the old man?
Perhaps the old man sensed this for he asked for Justin’s definition of philosophy and of happiness. In the long discussion that followed, Justin spoke eloquently to the old man’s searching questions but even Justin had to admit that philosophers may talk about God but had never seen him, may discuss the soul but didn’t really know it.