Sainte Justine - le 7 octobre
Martyre à Padoue (Ier siècle)
Elle aurait été baptisée à Padoue par un disciple de saint Pierre. Si vive était sa foi, qu'elle demeura fermement attachée à Jésus-Christ et pour cela fut percée d'un coup d'épée.
(Voir tableau le martyre de Ste Justine par Véronèse au Musée de Padoue.)
À Padoue en Vénétie, sainte Justine, vierge et martyre.
Martyrologe romain

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October 7th - Saint of the Day: Saint Justina of Padua, Virgin & Martyr
She was offered a simple deal: one small act of worship to a Roman god, and she lives. She turned it down, and the empire killed her with a sword. So why is Saint Justina of Padua still famous 1,700 years later? In this story you'll discover: The teenage girl who stared down a Roman tribunal and refused to fold Why she risked her life sneaking comfort to imprisoned Christians The massive 8-domed basilica built over her grave, home to relics tied to Saint Luke the Evangelist The legendary naval battle at Lepanto won on her feast day, and why Venice made her the guardian of their war fleet The surprising reason a unicorn became her symbol How a martyred girl ended up on a republic's currency Her courage asks a hard question: if one small compromise could save your comfort, your job, or your reputation, would you make it? Dive into the full story at HolyManna.blog, where saints, Scripture …Plus