Holy Martyr Justus — July 14 / July 27 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, July 14 according to the Julian Calendar (July 27 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates Holy Martyr Justus.

The Holy Martyr Justus was a pagan Roman soldier. One day he received a heavenly vision in which he saw the life-giving Cross of the Lord shining with divine light. This vision pierced his heart and he believed in Christ.

After his conversion, Justus distributed all his possessions to the poor and, trusting entirely in the will of God, began a new life. He confessed his faith openly before the pagan authorities.

For his bold confession of Christ, the Holy Martyr Justus was put to death, receiving the crown of martyrdom. He is venerated by the Church as a faithful witness whose conversion and sacrifice bore testimony to the power of the Cross.