Saint Justin of Chieti () is venerated as an early bishop of Chieti,

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. His date of death varies, and is sometimes given as the 3rd, 4th, or 6th centuries.Santi Giustino, Fiorenzo, Felice e Giusta
/ref> Historical evidence for Justin's existence from before the 15th century does not exist. His ''passio'' dates from the 15th century and was modeled mostly on that of a saint with the same name, who was

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, while his brothers Florentius and Felix were martyred at Furci in the

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, along with Justin's niece Justa. Chieti's cathedral (Duomo) was dedicated to him – and built – in the 9th century. Most of his

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, such as his arm, are found in an

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placed in the

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of the cathedral of Chieti. He is mentioned in the ''Roman

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'' for 1 January. His celebration was moved to 14 January in Chieti and later to 11 May.San Giustino di Chieti
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External links

Saints of January 1: Justin of Chieti

San Giustino di Chiesi

Notes

Italian saints Bishops of Chieti {{italy-saint-stub