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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Saint

Justina of Mainz

Saint of Mainz, who reposed in the 5th century, venerated in the Western Church.

Feast
June 16old style June 29
Era
5th century

Life

Justina of Mainz was a martyr, sister of Saint Aureus, bishop of Mainz. When the Huns attacked the city, Justina was condemned to exile, but returned soon after. While the Holy Liturgy was being celebrated in the cathedral, she, her brother and all who were gathered there were massacred. The date is uncertain: around 407 or 451. The Roman Martyrology commemorates on 16 June the passion of Aureus and his sister Justina, with other martyrs killed at the service by the Huns who were ravaging Germany.

She is regarded as the patroness of nuns. Her commemoration falls on 16 June together with her brother, in the Western calendar (new style). A holy martyr of the undivided Church, venerated in the West.

Commemorated the same day June 16