Apostle
Justus of the Seventy
Apostle Justus of the Seventy
New Calendar October 30 Old Calendar November 12
Why they are a saint
Among the Seventy Apostles the calendar keeps Justus of the Seventy. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. His name is kept with the apostles of the Twelve or of the Seventy. The New Calendar feast is October 30.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Justus of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name Justus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 30. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Justus of the Seventy, 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.