St. Justin Martyr Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St. Justin Martyr wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on his feast day. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.

Born in 100 the son of pagan parents that came to the faith through Platonic intellectual philosophy; as a young man he was principally attracted to the school of Plato, but found that the Christian religion answered the great questions about life and existence better than the philosophers. Upon his conversion, he continued to wear the philosophers’ mantle, becoming the first Christian philosopher and the first great apologist. Combining the Christian religion with the best elements in Greek philosophy, his writings describing the Catholic Mass and the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist continue to teach and defend the faith. In his view, philosophy was to educate and lead one to Christ. His works include “Against all Heresies” and his “Apology” now divided into two parts and addressed to Emperor Antoninus who ruled from 138-161 AD. Scourged and beheaded in Rome in 165 for refusing to sacrifice to the gods. Patron of philosophers, lecturers, orators, apologists. Feast Day: June 1

Made of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint description. Approximately 4" tall. Packaged in cellophane bag. Shipped in box with bubble wrap.