Saint Justin Martyr never abandoned his search for truth, even after converting to Christianity following years of studying pagan philosophy.

As a young man, he was especially drawn to the teachings of Plato. Yet he came to realise that the Christian faith answered the deepest questions about life and existence more fully than the philosophers ever could.

After his conversion, Justin continued to wear the philosopher’s cloak and became one of the first great Christian philosophers. He sought to unite the truths found in Greek philosophy with the fullness of Christian revelation. He believed philosophy served as a guide leading people towards Christ.

Saint Justin Martyr is remembered as one of the great Christian apologists, defending the faith in writing against the misunderstandings and accusations of the pagan world. Two of his famous apologies survive today, addressed to the Roman Emperor and the Roman Senate.

Because of his unwavering faith and witness to Christ, Justin was eventually martyred and beheaded in Rome around the year 165.