Justin Martyr

Ἰουστῖνος ὁ Μάρτυς (Known as "Saint Justin")

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Born c. 100 CE

Flavia Neapolis, Samaria

Passed Away c. 165 CE Rome, Roman Empire

Lifespan 65 years old

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"Reason directs those who are truly pious and philosophical to honor and love only what is true."

Archival Overview

Foremost early Christian apologist who harmonized classical Greek philosophy with biblical revelation through his doctrine of the Logos Spermatikos.

Biographical Record

Justin Martyr (c. 100–165 CE) was a pagan philosopher from Samaria who embraced Christianity as the only complete and sublime philosophy.

He founded a philosophical school in Rome and authored the First and Second Apologies to imperial rulers, explaining Christian rituals and moral integrity.

Key Life Milestones

155

First Apology Published

Addressed Antoninus Pius, defending Christian faith and describing early baptism and Eucharist.

165

Martyrdom in Rome

Beheaded under prefect Junius Rusticus after refusing sacrifice to pagan gods.

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Final Resting Place

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Catacombs of Rome
Rome, Italy

                         GPS: 41.9028, 12.4964                    

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