Patronage
Patron Saints of Apologists
The Catholic Church venerates 3 saints as patrons of apologists. Each came to this patronage through their own life — read their stories below and ask for the intercession of the one whose path speaks to yours.
St. Apollonius
Feast: April 18“A Christian martyr known for his defense of the faith during the Roman persecutions.”
St. Irenaeus of Lyon
Feast: June 28“An early Church Father known for his fight against Gnosticism and his theological writings.”
St. Justin Martyr
Feast: June 1“An early Christian apologist, St. Justin defended the faith against philosophical and pagan challenges.”
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