Feast October 7
Saint Justina of Padua
Martyr, patron of Padua · Feast October 7
Biography
Justina of Padua is a Christian saint and a patroness of the city of Padua. Her feast day is October 7. She was devoted to religion from her earliest years and took the vow of perpetual virginity. When she was brought before Maximian the prefect, she remained firm against all attacks. The prefect caused her to be slain with a sword.
Feast day
October 7
Patronage
- Padua
- Palmanova
- Venice
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
10
Wikidata qid
Q288295
Feast day of month
7
