Martyr

Pope St. Anicetus was a Syrian born Pope in Rome who defended the Church from the errors of Gnosticism and Marcionism. He is most particularly noted for the importance of the See of Rome, and of his advocacy for the day of Easter being on the Sunday following the Passover ,rather than the day of Passover itself. He died a pope, saint and martyr in 168 AD.

St. Justin became known for his eloquent defence of the Christian faith, often engaging in public debates with philosophers and intellectuals to explain and defend the teachings of Christianity. He wrote several works, including his famous “First Apology,” in which he provided a systematic defence of Christianity and refuted the false accusations against Christians. His writings were considered instrumental in presenting Christianity as a rational and philosophical faith.

St. Hermenegild was born into a royal Visigothic family in Spain during a time of religious and political turmoil. His father, King Leovigild, was an Arian Christian, while his mother, Theodosia, was a devout Catholic. Despite being raised in a divided household, Hermenegild embraced the Catholic faith and became a fervent Christian.

Saint Barbara was a late 3rd century saint and martyr who was born in Nicomedia (modern day Turkey) but who was beheaded by reason of her faith in Christ.