{"title":"📚 St. Justin Martyr","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eSt. Justin Martyr was one of the most important Christian apologists of the early Church. Born in Samaria to a pagan family, he devoted himself to the study of philosophy, searching for truth among the various schools of thought of his day. After encountering Christianity and witnessing the courage and holiness of Christians, he embraced the faith and dedicated his life to defending it through reasoned argument and written works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eJustin traveled widely, eventually settling in Rome, where he established a school and engaged in public discussions about the Christian faith. His writings, especially the \u003cem data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eFirst Apology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eSecond Apology\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eDialogue with Trypho\u003c\/em\u003e, provide some of the earliest detailed explanations of Christian beliefs and worship. These works are invaluable sources for understanding the life of the Church in the second century, including early descriptions of the Mass and the Eucharist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eBecause of his steadfast defense of Christianity, Justin was arrested during a persecution under the Roman Empire. Refusing to renounce Christ, he was scourged and beheaded along with several companions, earning the title of martyr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eLived:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 100 – c. 165 AD | \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eFeast Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 1 | \u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eCanonized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-Congregation\u003cbr data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003ePatronage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philosophers, apologists, lecturers, and those seeking truth through faith and reason\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"st-justin-martyr-holy-card","title":"St. Justin Martyr Holy Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Card measures 3.5x2 inches - a convenient wallet size\u003cbr\u003ePrinted in gorgeous full color on super thick card stock\u003cbr\u003eFinished with our signature high gloss coating front \u0026amp;amp; back\u003cbr\u003ePrayerfully printed in the USA!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catholic Prayer Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45778815746292,"sku":"60","price":0.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2080\/9460\/files\/Card-_60-front.jpg?v=1724871968"}],"url":"https:\/\/stanthonyshop.com\/collections\/st-justin-martyr.oembed","provider":"St. Anthony's Catholic Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}