Post by MikeV on Jul 12, 2022 13:31:36 GMT -5
Justin Martyr, also known as Saint Justin was born in the Roman city of Flavia Neapolis in 100 AD. Though he was raised by pagan parents, he found truth through Christ. He became a philosopher, and his combative defense of faith eventually made him enemies of the city. In Rome, he and his disciples were arrested for his faith, he was asked by the perfect to denounce his faith by making a sacrifice to the gods. He responded “If we are punished for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, we hope to be saved.” They were then taken out, beaten and beheaded. Their fellow Christians secretly set out to retrieve their bodies and gave them an honored burial as martyrs. They rejoiced that their companions had remained faithful and inherited eternal life.
