Saints Justus and Pastor | |
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 Sculptures of Saints Justus and Pastor. Belltower of the church of Sant Just, Barcelona. | |
| Martyrs | |
| Died | c. 304 outside Alcalá de Henares |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Alcalá de Henares |
| Feast | August 6 |
| Patronage | Alcalá de Henares; Madrid |
Justus and Pastor (Latin: Iustus et Pastor; died c. 304), venerated as Christian martyrs, were two schoolboy brothers (Justus was 13 years old, Pastor less than 9) who were killed for their faith during the Diocletian persecutions. The boys are today considered the patron saints of Alcalá.[1] They are mentioned by Prudentius.
- ^ Butler, Alban. "SS. Justus and Pastor, Martyrs", The Lives of the Saints. vol. VIII 1866
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