Saint
Just of Penwith
Saint Just of Penwith
New Calendar July 13 Old Calendar July 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Just of Penwith is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 13. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Just of Penwith as a patron when they bear the name Just at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 13.
Prayer
O holy Just of Penwith, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.