Icon of SS. Panteleimon and Justin
The Great Martyr and Healer St. Panteleimon was born in the city of Nicomedia into the family of Eustorgios. St. Panteleimon dedicated his life to the suffering, sick, needy and indigent. Everyone who came to him, he treated pro bono, healing them by invoking Jesus Christ. He would visit those in prison, especially Christians, whose numbers filled all of the prisons, and healed their wounds. Soon, word of the merciful physician spread throughout the entire city. Forsaking other physicians, the people of the city turned only to St. Panteleimon for medical care. St. Justin was a convert to Christianity, he was a prolific writer. His notable work of two “Apologies” were addressed to the Roman emperors. His defense and explaining Christianity as the true philosophy earned his martyrdom. “The Acts of Justin the Martyr” is believed to be a record of his trial where he and six of his companions were sentenced to beheading.
Icon of SS. Panteleimon and Justin
The Great Martyr and Healer St. Panteleimon was born in the city of Nicomedia into the family of Eustorgios. St. Panteleimon dedicated his life to the suffering, sick, needy and indigent. Everyone who came to him, he treated pro bono, healing them by invoking Jesus Christ. He would visit those in prison, especially Christians, whose numbers filled all of the prisons, and healed their wounds. Soon, word of the merciful physician spread throughout the entire city. Forsaking other physicians, the people of the city turned only to St. Panteleimon for medical care. St. Justin was a convert to Christianity, he was a prolific writer. His notable work of two “Apologies” were addressed to the Roman emperors. His defense and explaining Christianity as the true philosophy earned his martyrdom. “The Acts of Justin the Martyr” is believed to be a record of his trial where he and six of his companions were sentenced to beheading.