St. Justin Medal and Necklace

Sterling Silver St. Justin Medal and Necklace

14KT Gold Filled St. Justin Medal and Necklace

14KT Gold St Justin Medal

St. Justin

St. Justin was born near Sichem, now Pablus, in Palestine, about the year 100. His father, a non-believer, brought him up in the superstitions of paganism. Justin spent his youth studying the great poets, orators, historians and scientists of the time. In search of God, he conferred with the philosophers of his day without making any progress.

Coming to God through Reason

One day he met an old man by the seashore who convinced him that Platonic views regarding God would not bring him happiness or salvation; that there were certain holy men who loved God long before the existence of these reputed philosopher. It is only through admiration of the Father and author of all things, and of His Son, Jesus Christ, Whom He had sent into the world that one may be saved.

Then he concluded his discourse with this advice: “As for thyself, above all things, pray that the gates of life may be opened unto thee: for these are not things to be discerned unless God and Christ grant a man the knowledge of them”. He then departed and Justin never saw him again, but his conversation made a deep impression on the young philosopher’s soul, and had enkindled an ardent affection for the true philosophers, the prophets of the faith.

Upon further inquiry into the credibility of the Christian religion, Justin embraced the true faith in the year 130. Zealous for the Faith, he traveled to Greece, Egypt and Italy, and brought many to believe in Christ. In his “Apologies” and his “Dialogue” he gives many personal details about his studies and his conversion.

St. Justin’s Writtings

In his second “Apology” Justin says: “I, too, expect to be persecuted and to be crucified by some of those whom I have named, or by Crescens, that friend of noise and of ostentation”. It was at Rome, about the year 167, that St. Justin sealed his testimony with his blood. Surrounded by his disciples, the prefect said to him: “Do you imagine that by dying you will enter Heaven and there be rewarded?” The Saint replied: “I do not only imagine it; I know it”.

When St. Justin and the other Christians with him re used to sacrifice to the gods, the prefect ordered them to be scourged and then beheaded, as the law directed. St. Justin is one of the most ancient Fathers of the Church, who has left us many valuable works. He was a voluminous, learned writer: a witness to the truth, a witness for Christ unto death. This St. Justin pendent serves as a perpetual reminder of the great life of this holy Saint and serves as a request for his intercessions for our intentions.

St. Justin Rosary
UPC: 617759448412
Brand: Bliss