St. Justin

Patron Saint of Lecturers & Philosophers
Feast Day Celebrated on June 1

Born Circa 100  - - -   Died 165

St. Justin is said to be the very first Christian philosopher and was born into a Greek family in Palestine.  Justin had studied the works of  great philosophers and never backed down from a public debate, even at a time when Christians were actively persecuted.  In fact, he was arrested and martyred by beheading.  Two of his most famous works are: Dialogue with the Jew Typho; and Apologies for the Christian Religion.