St. Justina of Padua, Martyr (7 October): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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On October 7, the Church honors St. Justina of Padua, virgin and martyr. She suffered during the persecution of Diocletian (c. 304) or possibly under Nero, offering her life for Christ. Her sanctity made Padua illustrious, and a church was built in her honor in the 5th century. After the devastation of Attila, her relics were rediscovered in 1177 and are now venerated in the grand Basilica of Santa Giustina in Padua. In 1417, a Benedictine reform began at her monastery, later uniting with Monte Cassino under Pope Julius II, giving rise to the renowned Congregation of Monte Cassino. St. Justina is the second patroness of Venice after St. Mark, and her feast is linked to the great victory of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. 🙏 May the intercession of St. Justina of Padua inspire us to live faithfully, with courage and devotion to Christ. 0:00 Intro – Lives of the Saints 0:10 Butler’s Account of St. Justina 0:50 Her Martyrdom under Diocletian/Nero 1:20 The Basilica of Santa Giustina in Padua 1:50 Benedictine Reform and Monte Cassino 2:10 Patroness of Venice & Victory of Lepanto 3:00 Closing Reflection https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/october/st-justina-of-padua/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #SaintJustina #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicSaints #Martyrs #ChristianHistory #Padua #SantaGiustina #FeastDay #October7 #ButlersLivesOfTheSaints #CatholicFaith #Venice #Lepanto https://x.com/Catholicizm1/status/2107823422223049175?s=20

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• Suffering & Trials