Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Saint Justin Memorial

Saint Justin, philosopher and martyr, was born of pagan parents in Flavia Neapolis in Samaria at the beginning of the second century.  Following his conversion to faith, he wrote many works in defense of religion, of which we have only two:  The Apology and the Dialogue with Trypho.  He also opened a school in Rome in which public debates were held.  Justin was martyred along with several companions during the reign of Marcus Aurelius around the year 165.


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