June 1

St. Justin Martyr

A second-century philosopher from Samaria who converted to Christianity and became one of the greatest early Christian apologists. His First Apology contains the earliest known description of the Sunday Mass. He was beheaded in Rome around 165 AD for refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods. He is the patron saint of philosophers.

Why it matters for your parish: His description of the early Mass is extraordinary historical content, and his journey through philosophy to faith speaks directly to intellectual seekers.

Graphics for this saint are coming soon.