Saint Juventius

Memorial: 25 January
Profile: Member of the imperial guard of Julian the Apostate. When Julian issued orders prohibiting the veneration of the relics of saints, Juventius and Saint Maximus protested; they were arrested, scourged, and martyred. Saint John Chrysostom wrote their eulogy.
Died: beheaded in 363 at Antioch, Syria
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
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