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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Justin Martyr Created By Either Clayton And Bell Or Hardman And Co Or Both Records Vary Date Unknown Great Saint MaryS Church Cambridge England Photographed On 30 December 2006 By Father Paul Lew
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Justin Martyr Created By Either Clayton And Bell Or Hardman And Co Or Both Records Vary Date Unknown Great Saint MaryS Church Cambridge England Photographed On 30 December 2006 By Father Paul Lew

Saint Justin Martyr

Also known as: Justin the Philosopher

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

June 1

Died

January 1, 165

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Justin Martyr, also known as Justin the Philosopher, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. He was born around the year 100 in Nablus, Palestine. Justin grew up in a pagan family and was educated in various philosophical schools, becoming known for his keen intellect and philosophical insights. At the age of 30, Justin underwent a profound conversion to Christianity....