Saint of the Day for June 1
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Justin, Martyr
Justin Martyr
2nd century CE Christian apologist and martyr
Justin Martyr, also known as Justin the Philosopher, was an early Christian apologist and philosopher. The First Apology, his most well-known text, passionately defends the morality of the Christian life and provides various arguments to convince the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius to abandon persecution of the Church. Justin also indicates that historical manifestations of the Logos predated Christ's incarnation, and that many historical Greek philosophers were unknowing Christians.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Symeon of TrierGerman-Italian saint and hermit
- WigstanMercian king and saint
- CrescentinusPatron saint of Urbino
- Ronan of LocronanIrish saint
- Proculus of Bolognasaint and martyr
- Florus
- Clar d'Albi
Bible Verse of the Day
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
On June 1 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.